Lincoln (Abraham) High vs Lowell High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln (Abraham) High
San Francisco · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,074 students
Lowell High
San Francisco · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,571 students
| Measure | Lincoln (Abraham) High San Francisco, California | Lowell High San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #361 of 1,343 | #68 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7909 of 16,910 | #2314 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,074 | 2,571 |
| Enrollment | 2,074 | 2,571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 42.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 83% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowell High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 51.8).
- •Lowell High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 49%).
- •Lowell High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 65%).
- •Lowell High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Lowell High does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.5).
- •Lowell High is the larger school with 2,571 students compared with 2,074.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln (Abraham) High better than Lowell High?
On the Success Index (US), Lowell High ranks higher (74.1 vs 51.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lincoln (Abraham) High and Lowell High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln (Abraham) High: 2,074. Lowell High: 2,571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln (Abraham) High and Lowell High rank in California?
Lincoln (Abraham) High is 361st of 1,343 and Lowell High is 68th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).