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Lincoln Senior High School

135 Old River Road, Lincoln, RI 02865 · (401) 334-7500 · Providence County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL973 STUDENTS
Enrollment
973
High
DISTRICT 543 · STATE 679
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
66 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.2:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
34%
326 students
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
255
Grade 10
231
Grade 11
241
Grade 12
246
Student demographics
White
72675%
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 50%
Hispanic
11612%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 31%
Black
525%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 9%
Asian
303%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 3%
Two+
414%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
61%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
52454%
Female
44946%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
973
+113 (+13%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
was 12.2:1
% White
75%
was 87%
% Hispanic
12%
was 7%
% Black
5%
was 3%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Lincoln Senior High School

Lincoln Senior High School is a senior high of average-sized scale in Lincoln, Rhode Island, run under Lincoln, serveing 973 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 679 students per school, that is 43% above typical.

Across the 6 schools in Lincoln (3,255 students total), Lincoln Senior High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Lincoln Senior High School reports that White students make up the majority at 75%. Other groups include 12% Hispanic, 5% Black, 4% multiracial, 3% Asian. That is visibly more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 60%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Lincoln Senior High School logs 66 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.8:1, putting Lincoln Senior High School higher than the state norm the norm. About 34% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is lower than Providence County's rate of about 64%.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Providence County indicate the typical household earns roughly $78,787 per year, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. In all, Providence County runs 206 public schools (combined enrollment of about 88,799 students), of which Lincoln Senior High School is one.

The closest other public school is Lincoln Central Elem., roughly 0.6 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Lincoln Senior High School operates from a residential location.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Lincoln Senior High School has ticked up 13%, going from 860 students in 2018 to 973 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 87% to 75% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 12.2:1 in 2018 to 14.7:1 today.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Providence County at a glance

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Population
664,854
Census ACS
Median income
$78,787
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
206
88,799 students

Quick facts

School name
Lincoln Senior High School
District
Lincoln
Address
135 Old River Road, Lincoln, RI 02865
Phone
(401) 334-7500
County
Providence County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
973
Teachers (FTE)
66
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
326 (34%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
440057000135
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Lincoln Senior High School
How large is Lincoln Senior High School?
Lincoln Senior High School enrolls approximately 973 students in grades 09-12.
Is Lincoln Senior High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Lincoln Senior High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Lincoln Senior High School?
Approximately 14.7:1 students per teacher at Lincoln Senior High School.
How diverse is Lincoln Senior High School?
Lincoln Senior High School reports a student body of 75% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Black, 3% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Lincoln Senior High School?
Lincoln Senior High School is overseen by Lincoln in Providence County.
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