Serving 701 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lincoln Preparatory School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 701 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lincoln Preparatory School's student population of 701 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 90% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
701 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Lincoln Preparatory School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Preparatory School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1170 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
94%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Preparatory School's ranking?
Lincoln Preparatory School is ranked #1170 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln Preparatory School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln Preparatory School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Lincoln Preparatory School?
701 students attend Lincoln Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lincoln Preparatory School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Lincoln Preparatory School offer ?
Lincoln Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Preparatory School part of?
Lincoln Preparatory School is part of Lincoln Preparatory School District.
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