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Abraham Lincoln High School

2800 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11235
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2800 Ocean Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11235
Coney Island
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  • Performance5 Average
  • Satisfaction 6 Average
  • Diversity 8 Above Average
5/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1234 / 2400
Average
Regents English
82%
Average
Regents Mathematics
52%
Average
Regents Science
61%
Average
Regents History
62%
Average
Regents Rate
49%
Average
10-Credit Rate
78%
Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 168.7 / 350
Average
Regents Completion 53.7 / 100
Average
College Enrollment Rate 48.0 / 100
Average
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More about Abraham Lincoln High School

Population 2,595 students
School Type High
Grades 9th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 C
Avg. Attendance Rate 88%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science A
  • Economics: Macro
  • English Language and Composition
  • Government and Politics: United States
  • Physics B
  • Psychology
  • Spanish Language
  • Statistics
  • United States History
  • World History
Language Classes
  • Italian
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • The Institute for Professions in Science (IPS)
  • The Gilder Lehrman Honors Institute for American Studies
  • Professional Photography
  • Pre-Veterinary Animal Science
Artistic Extracurriculars
  • "Landmark" Yearbook
  • "Lincoln Log" School Newspaper
  • Literary Magazines
  • Student Organization
  • Conflict Negotiation and Mediation
  • National Honor Society
  • Senior Activities
  • Leadership
Clubs
  • Key
  • Chess
  • Debate
  • Anime
  • Cheerleading
  • ELL Acting Studio
  • Health Corps
  • Weightlifting
  • history
Academic Extracurriculars
  • Animal Care Squad
  • Marine Lab Squad
  • Library Squad
Cultural & Arts Partners)
  • The City University of New York (CUNY) Arts
Hospital Partnerships
  • Coney Island Hospital Center
Higher Education Partnerships
  • Brooklyn College
  • Kingsborough Community College
Other Partnerships
  • Johns Hopkins University's Talent Development High Schools
  • Young Adult Borough Center
Community Organization Partners
  • Good Shepherd Services
  • Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
  • Jewish Community Center of Greater Coney Island
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