Lincoln High School vs. William L Dickinson High School
Should you attend Lincoln High School or William L Dickinson High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lincoln High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
William L Dickinson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 942 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,024 students in grades 9-12, William L Dickinson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
942 students
2,024 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
59% | 41%
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
125 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2114 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2056 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
23%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
25%
Graduation Rate
63%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
287
653
Grade 10 Students
272
479
Grade 11 Students
202
359
Grade 12 Students
158
419
Ungraded Students
23
114
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
16%
% Hispanic
29%
50%
% Black
62%
16%
% White
4%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
