Serving 661 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School's student population of 661 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
661 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8146 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
70%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School's ranking?
Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School is ranked #8146 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School often compared to?
Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Madison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School?
661 students attend Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School?
Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School offer ?
Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School part of?
Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School located?
Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School is located in the South Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 10 other public schools located in South Dallas.
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