Lincoln Secondary

Summary:

Lincoln Secondary is a high-performing public high school located in Esko, Minnesota, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 608. The school is part of the Esko Public School District, which is ranked 15th out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lincoln Secondary has consistently ranked among the top 25 high schools in Minnesota over the past decade, with rankings as high as 11th out of 472 schools in 2021-2022, placing it in the top 5% of high schools in the state. The school has maintained a 4-year graduation rate of 97.8% or higher over the past 5 years, significantly exceeding the state average, and has had a dropout rate of 0.9% or lower during this period, which is very low compared to the state. Lincoln Secondary students consistently outperform state and district averages on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) in math, reading, and science, with 63.96% of all students proficient or better in reading in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 49.85%.

While the school is predominantly white (92.6% in 2022-2023), Lincoln Secondary has a more diverse student body than many of the surrounding schools, such as Hermantown Senior High, Denfeld High School, and Proctor Senior High. The school's exceptional performance extends to its subgroups, with Lincoln Secondary ranking in the top 50 in the state for female students, male students, white students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students, with some subgroups ranking in the top 15.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 2 E Highway 61
       Esko, MN  55733-9629


(218) 879-4673

District: Esko Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
23rd of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,097 Help


Feeder schools for Lincoln Secondary:

Elementary:    Winterquist Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
Number of students:  624

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Two or more races:
5.0%
Hispanic:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.9% Help


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Compare Details Lincoln Secondary ranks better than 93% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.15. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lincoln Secondary ranks better than 95.2% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.24. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lincoln Secondary who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), two or more races (5%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln Secondary is 19.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Secondary is $11,097.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Secondary 38th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Lincoln Secondary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Secondary 23rd of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Lincoln Secondary in the ranking list.)

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Esko Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Esko Public School District 15th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lincoln Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lincoln Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.91 81st 387 79.1%
2005 63.13 175th 396 55.8%
2006 86.92 20th 406 95.1%
2007 86.95 26th 403 93.5%
2008 84.64 29th 409 92.9%
2009 80.51 22nd 230 90.4%
2010 77.45 66th 454 85.5%
2011 79.40 65th 478 86.4%
2012 81.31 44th 469 90.6%
2013 82.42 51st 488 89.5%
2014 76.92 80th 490 83.7%
2015 71.11 127th 516 75.4%
2016 74.85 97th 508 80.9%
2017 85.66 44th 523 91.6%
2018 80.89 61st 518 88.2%
2019 91.18 26th 533 95.1%
2021 93.22 14th 521 97.3%
2022 91.62 22nd 520 95.8%
2023 93.33 20th 529 96.2%
2024 88.15 38th 545 93.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Lincoln Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.77 77th 253 69.6%
2022 93.73 7th 288 97.6%
2023 74.18 38th 298 87.2%
2024 59.58 99th 307 67.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.65 10th 415 97.6%
2023 92.80 8th 459 98.3%
2024 77.63 59th 473 87.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Lincoln Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.22 50th 436 88.5%
2019 82.35 51st 439 88.4%
2021 94.97 6th 443 98.6%
2022 86.85 28th 467 94.0%
2023 89.69 24th 455 94.7%
2024 75.20 87th 474 81.6%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Lincoln Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.22 75th 438 82.9%
2019 93.75 10th 454 97.8%
2021 84.88 35th 437 92.0%
2022 91.45 20th 476 95.8%
2023 92.64 19th 464 95.9%
2024 92.10 24th 479 95.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Lincoln Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.24 76th 428 82.2%
2019 85.75 33rd 428 92.3%
2021 85.96 28th 422 93.4%
2022 84.53 34th 438 92.2%
2023 87.56 26th 436 94.0%
2024 79.37 54th 440 87.7%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lincoln Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Lincoln Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.92 3rd 433 99.3%
2005 85.84 9th 452 98.0%
2006 94.18 7th 450 98.4%
2007 92.10 17th 463 96.3%
2008 90.34 17th 460 96.3%
2009 88.24 13th 234 94.4%
2010 87.30 14th 540 97.4%
2011 83.41 31st 545 94.3%
2012 86.42 16th 539 97.0%
2013 82.98 33rd 534 93.8%
2014 89.39 23rd 483 95.2%
2015 88.83 26th 504 94.8%
2016 92.52 13th 489 97.3%
2017 92.81 11th 489 97.8%
2018 84.32 46th 494 90.7%
2019 89.41 22nd 492 95.5%
2021 89.26 24th 428 94.4%
2022 92.57 11th 472 97.7%
2023 91.32 23rd 476 95.2%
2024 91.24 23rd 480 95.2%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Lincoln Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 85.91 17th 220 92.3%
2024 99.35 1st 221 99.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.72 7th 370 98.1%
2023 92.17 16th 393 95.9%
2024 79.14 47th 389 87.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Lincoln Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.92 83rd 395 79.0%
2019 79.44 64th 401 84.0%
2021 84.81 25th 339 92.6%
2022 84.20 28th 388 92.8%
2023 83.61 44th 396 88.9%
2024 91.70 15th 403 96.3%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Male students at Lincoln Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.37 32nd 398 92.0%
2019 92.37 12th 411 97.1%
2021 84.96 30th 351 91.5%
2022 93.78 10th 403 97.5%
2023 87.85 30th 398 92.5%
2024 83.64 43rd 405 89.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Lincoln Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.21 67th 414 83.8%
2019 85.12 32nd 412 92.2%
2021 84.36 32nd 364 91.2%
2022 87.30 21st 401 94.8%
2023 84.45 38th 398 90.5%
2024 82.76 43rd 402 89.3%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lincoln Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 433 0 6 1 6 n/a n/a 0 446
1989 409 0 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 417
1990 408 0 3 1 5 n/a n/a 0 417
1991 408 0 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 413
1992 424 0 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 429
1993 430 0 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 435
1994 457 0 1 1 9 n/a n/a 0 468
1995 473 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 477
1996 473 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 477
1997 481 0 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 488
1998 503 0 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 507
1999 508 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2000 497 1 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 503
2001 476 1 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 484
2002 525 2 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 535
2003 525 2 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 535
2004 540 2 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2005 538 2 6 5 4 n/a n/a 0 555
2006 529 1 5 3 5 n/a n/a 0 543
2007 518 2 5 4 5 n/a n/a 0 534
2008 531 2 5 3 8 n/a n/a 0 549
2009 540 3 6 2 6 n/a n/a 0 557
2010 530 3 5 1 7 n/a n/a 0 546
2011 550 2 5 3 7 0 3 0 570
2012 548 2 3 2 5 0 7 0 567
2013 552 2 3 3 4 0 11 0 575
2014 549 1 2 3 5 0 12 0 572
2015 523 0 5 6 4 0 15 0 553
2016 531 0 2 6 6 0 15 0 560
2017 524 0 4 9 3 0 22 0 562
2018 523 2 5 7 3 0 22 0 562
2019 533 2 6 8 4 0 24 0 577
2020 544 5 5 16 5 0 19 0 594
2021 552 4 2 15 3 0 26 0 602
2022 554 3 3 17 5 0 24 0 606
2023 563 3 1 13 4 0 24 0 608
2024 574 1 1 13 4 0 31 0 624

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lincoln Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 29.1 15.3 5.4
1989 417 24.1 17.3 5.3
1990 417 20.8 20.0 6.5
1991 413 24.2 17.0 11.4
1992 429 23.4 18.3 3.3
1993 435 24.1 18.0 6
1994 468 24.2 19.3 6.2
1995 477 31.8 15.0 4.8
1996 477 31.8 15.0 4.8
1997 488 31.1 15.7 3.9
1998 507 n/a 0.0 6.1
1999 513 29.3 17.5 5.3
2000 503 29.9 16.8 8.9
2001 484 26.4 18.3 4.3
2002 535 30.2 17.7 6.7
2003 535 30.2 17.7 6.7
2004 547 29.7 18.4 5.9
2005 555 31.8 17.5 6.3
2006 543 30.4 17.9 7
2007 534 29.8 17.9 6
2008 549 29.8 18.4 7.3
2009 557 30.9 18.0 9.5
2010 546 29.5 18.4 8.6
2011 570 30.8 18.4 10.9
2012 567 31.5 17.9 9.5
2013 575 30.8 18.6 9.7
2014 572 31.4 18.2 9.6
2015 553 32.0 17.2 7.8
2016 560 32.0 17.5 8.4
2017 562 32.0 17.5 8.9
2018 562 31.2 17.9 8.2
2019 577 31.8 18.1 9.7
2020 594 31.6 18.7 7.1
2021 602 26.3 22.8 5.6
2022 606 27.2 22.2 5.9
2023 608 31.7 19.1 15.3
2024 624 31.8 19.5 13.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lincoln Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 29.1 15.3 5.4
1989 417 24.1 17.3 5.3
1990 417 20.8 20.0 6.5
1991 413 24.2 17.0 11.4
1992 429 23.4 18.3 3.3
1993 435 24.1 18.0 6
1994 468 24.2 19.3 6.2
1995 477 31.8 15.0 4.8
1996 477 31.8 15.0 4.8
1997 488 31.1 15.7 3.9
1998 507 n/a 0.0 6.1
1999 513 29.3 17.5 5.3
2000 503 29.9 16.8 8.9
2001 484 26.4 18.3 4.3
2002 535 30.2 17.7 6.7
2003 535 30.2 17.7 6.7
2004 547 29.7 18.4 5.9
2005 555 31.8 17.5 6.3
2006 543 30.4 17.9 7
2007 534 29.8 17.9 6
2008 549 29.8 18.4 7.3
2009 557 30.9 18.0 9.5
2010 546 29.5 18.4 8.6
2011 570 30.8 18.4 10.9
2012 567 31.5 17.9 9.5
2013 575 30.8 18.6 9.7
2014 572 31.4 18.2 9.6
2015 553 32.0 17.2 7.8
2016 560 32.0 17.5 8.4
2017 562 32.0 17.5 8.9
2018 562 31.2 17.9 8.2
2019 577 31.8 18.1 9.7
2020 594 31.6 18.7 7.1
2021 602 26.3 22.8 5.6
2022 606 27.2 22.2 5.9
2023 608 31.7 19.1 15.3
2024 624 31.8 19.5 13.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lincoln Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,097

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln Secondary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 26th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 20th of 529 Middle schools
 1.1%
Ranks 22nd of 492 High schoolsRanks 23rd of 476 High schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Lincoln Secondary)69.970.7
 0.8%
   7th Grade Math (Esko Public School District)69.970.7
 0.8%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Lincoln Secondary)80.564
 16.5%
   7th Grade Reading (Esko Public School District)80.564
 16.5%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Lincoln Secondary)75.656.7
 18.9%
   8th Grade Math (Esko Public School District)75.656.7
 18.9%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Lincoln Secondary)78.367.7
 10.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Esko Public School District)78.367.7
 10.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Lincoln Secondary)54.344.1
 10.2%
   8th Grade Science (Esko Public School District)54.344.1
 10.2%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Lincoln Secondary)82.477.2
 5.3%
   10th Grade Reading (Esko Public School District)82.477.2
 5.3%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Lincoln Secondary)58.444.9
 13.5%
   11th Grade Math (Esko Public School District)58.444.9
 13.5%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Lincoln Secondary)70.362.8
 7.5%
   End of Course Science (Esko Public School District)70.362.8
 7.5%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students577608
 5.4%
African American23
 50%
American Indian44
Asian61
 83.3%
Hispanic813
 62.5%
Pacific Islander00
White533563
 5.6%
Two or More Races2424
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.7%15.3%
 5.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Secondary

Yes! Lincoln Secondary is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 23rd of 480 Minnesota high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 624 students attended Lincoln Secondary.

Students at Lincoln Secondary are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Lincoln Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Winterquist Elementary


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