Best Lincoln Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,443 students in Lincoln, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln, CA are Atlas Learning Academy, Horizon Charter and Lincoln High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Lincoln, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Lincoln, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atlas Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
870 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2404
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Horizon Charter
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
873 First St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 408-5200
Gr: K-12 | 1,757 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
790 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Gr: 9-12 | 1,184 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Phoenix High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
870 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6395
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
2360 Fieldstone Dr.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2631
Gr: 9-12 | 1,317 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln, CA include Atlas Learning Academy, Horizon Charter and Lincoln High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln?
5 public high schools are located in Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln?
Lincoln public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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