Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Lincoln High School is an urban public school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota that is part of Sioux Falls School District 49 - 5. It serves 1,954 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.8:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,954 Students

110 Teachers

2900 S Cliff Ave

Sioux Falls, SD 57105 View local requests

http://www.sf.k12.sd.us

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Lincoln High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Klawonn

Mrs. Megan Bernhardt

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Lincoln High School Demographics

49%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

24%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Lincoln High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 23, 2025

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