I. Overview

Lincoln is one of the premier high schools in Oregon with the some of the most impressive college outcomes of any Oregon high school--private or public. Known for its academically rigorous International Baccalaureate program and welcoming community of students and teachers, Lincoln students consistently matriculate at some of the most prestigious universities in the world.

Originally called Portland High School and founded in 1869, Lincoln is one of the oldest high schools on the West Coast. In 2022, Lincoln was completely rebuilt and is now a $245 million state of the art facility with a wood infill turf field, state of the art 8 lane track, and stadium nestled into the city skyline. Lincoln is surrounded by neighbors such as the Multnomah Athletic Club and Providence Park, home of the Portland Timbers and Thorns. Here is a photo gallery of the new school.

Lincoln students attend a wide range of colleges, universities and technical schools with such notable examples as Stanford, Princeton, UCLA and the University of Michigan. The Class of 2025 college decisions reflects the breadth of opportunities,

Lincoln's operates under the internationally recognized curriculum standard called International Baccalaureate (an alternative to AP courses).

Key Stats

• Approximately 1,600 students
• 13 National Merit Semifinalists (2026), 2 National Merit Scholars (2025)
• 15yrs: Average number of years of experience of Lincoln staff
• 100% Staff with Master’s degree or significant industry experience (CTE)
• ACT, PSAT & SAT scores exceed national averages 
• IB test results exceed national/international averages

II. International Baccalaureate (IB) Program

Lincoln's IB program includes a Middle Years Programme (MYP) for 9th and 10th graders and Diploma Programme (DP) for 11th and 12th graders. The MYP builds foundational skills and the DP provides a challenging curriculum to prepare students for college and beyond. At Lincoln every student benefits from this curriculum in their courses.

Learn more about Lincoln's IB program here

College admissions perspective on IB (see data from a 2018 study).

Quotes from College admissions officers:

• “One of the advantages of an IB curriculum is its structure and quality. It is a coordinated programme, well established, well known and well respected. We know the quality of IB courses, and we think the IB curriculum is terrific.” - Christoph Guttentag, director of undergraduate admission, Duke University

• “IB is well known to us for excellent preparations. Success in an IB programme correlates well with success at Harvard. We are always pleased to see the credentials of the IB Diploma Programme on the transcript.” - Marilyn McGrath Lewis, director of undergraduate admission, Harvard University



• It is the 'best' high school prep curriculum an American school can offer.” - Marilee Jones, director of undergraduate admission, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

III. College Outcomes

We are very proud of the students that matriculate from Lincoln each year to some of the best and most competitive colleges and universities in the world.

Please explore the "Why Lincoln High School presentation" and the other pages on our site that showcase the value of a Lincoln diploma.

Select 2025 College Attendance from Lincoln

IV. Best In Class Sports Activities and Clubs

Lincoln operates in the 6A division of the OSAA - the top level of athletics in Oregon and the school consistently fields competitive teams across many major sports.

Additionally, Lincoln has a nationally recognized Constitution team that is consistently places the top 3 in all of Oregon and has placed top 3 in National tournaments over the last few years. Lincoln has over 30 different clubs for students to choose from, with very strong theater, arts and robotics programs as well.

V. Contact Lincoln HS

If you live in the Lincoln catchment and considering all of your options for high school or if you are considering a move to Portland and want to learn more about LHS - please contact Principal Chapman at peytonc@pps.net.