Lincoln High School

What Lincoln High School does

Lincoln High School is a public secondary school operating within the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) at 4777 Imperial Avenue in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of San Diego, California. Founded approximately in 1959—as inferred from the 2026 yearbook being the 67th volume—the institution serves grades 9 through 12 under the Hornets identity and is led by Principal Melissa Agudelo. Its core offering is a UC/CSU college-preparatory curriculum, augmented by dual enrollment via the CCAP partnership with San Diego City College, the Junior Achievement work-readiness and financial literacy program, the IMIN after-school tutoring and enrichment program, and a Newcomer Welcome Center that supports recently arrived immigrant and refugee students across seven languages.

The technical platform is district-issued rather than proprietary: PowerSchool for student information, Illuminate for assessment analytics (including the DEMI District Essential Math Indicator), Clever for single sign-on, Canvas for credit recovery, Google Workspace for productivity, Renaissance Home Connection for parent-facing assessment data, and Jostens/Scriborder for yearbook and transcript services. The school runs on SDUSD-provided infrastructure and follows district-wide policies on attendance, bullying prevention, and curriculum standards.

The business model is a publicly funded, government-operated educational institution with no tuition revenue; funding flows from SDUSD via state and federal education appropriations and local property taxes. The only publicly disclosed direct-to-family charge is an $80 yearbook pre-order through Jostens. Demand generation is community-led rather than commercial: district enrollment processes, neighborhood school assignment, the Newcomer Welcome Center, weekly bilingual newsletters, and monthly Coffee with the Principal events all serve to maintain enrollment and family engagement within the Lincoln Heights catchment area.

Name

Lincoln High School

Legal name

Lincoln High School

Website

https://lincoln.sandiegounified.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lincoln High School is a public 9th-12th grade secondary school operated by San Diego Unified School District, serving the Lincoln Heights community with UC/CSU preparatory coursework, CCAP dual enrollment, Junior Achievement, IMIN after-school tutoring, and a Newcomer Welcome Center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• College preparatory programs
• Dual enrollment courses
• After-school enrichment
• Community school services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Lincoln High School is a public high school funded through San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) state and federal education funding, property taxes, and district-level budgets. No direct tuition or fee-based revenue model exists for core educational services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lincoln High School is a public high school in San Diego Unified School District serving grades 9-12. It provides UC/CSU college preparatory coursework, dual enrollment college credit through the CCAP partnership with San Diego City College, after-school tutoring and enrichment via the IMIN program, Junior Achievement entrepreneurship and financial literacy courses, credit recovery options, and support services for immigrant and refugee families through the Newcomer Welcome Center.

Product overview

Lincoln High School is a public high school in San Diego Unified School District offering grades 9-12. The school's educational ecosystem includes core academic programs plus supplementary services: dual enrollment through CCAP with City College, the IMIN after school program with tutoring and driver's education, Junior Achievement business education, credit recovery options, and various student clubs. Student information is managed via PowerSchool with Clever single sign-on, and assessments use Illuminate platform. Support services include a Newcomer Welcome Center for immigrant students, transcript services through Scriborder and Google Forms, and Parent Center with computer and cooking classes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hornets: School mascot for Lincoln High School, used for athletic teams and school spirit.
• IMIN After School Program
• CCAP - College and Career Access Pathways

Products and services

• IMIN After School Program After-school program offering free tutoring in Math I, Math II, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Spanish; a cooking club; driver's education; and the Hornet Showcase. Tutoring is available Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 3:35 PM with bilingual tutors, targeted at Lincoln High School students.
• CCAP Dual Enrollment Program College and Career Access Pathways dual enrollment program in partnership with San Diego City College. Community college courses are held on the Lincoln High School campus during the school day, taught by San Diego Community College District professors. Students earn both high school graduation credits and transferable college credits simultaneously; eligibility requires completion of 9th grade and a 2.5+ GPA.
• Junior Achievement Program Entrepreneurship, work-readiness, and financial literacy program for Lincoln High School sophomores and juniors with a weighted GPA of 3.0+. Includes Personal Finance (7 sessions) and Career Success (5 sessions) courses, with partnerships including AT&T mentorship opportunities. Limited to approximately 32 qualified students per cohort.
• Newcomer Welcome Center Support services for recently arrived immigrant and refugee students and families, located in Room 652, open Thursdays 8:30am-3:30pm. Services include enrollment support, school orientation, academic guidance, mental health support, basic needs resources, and interpretation in seven languages.
• Student Connect Portal Web-based student portal providing access to grades and attendance information. Students receive passwords from CORE teachers after completing the Student Connect Responsibility Contract.
• Transcript Services Transcript request services for Lincoln High School students and alumni. Scriborder is used for Class of 2018 and prior alumni; Google Forms is used for Class of 2019-2029. Unofficial transcripts are available via the PowerSchool portal for current students.
• 5th Period Credit Recovery Credit recovery program for Lincoln High School students who need to retake courses. Most classes are virtual with weekly teacher check-ins. Scheduled start dates include November 5, 2025; January 5, 2026; February 16, 2026; and March 30, 2026.
• Clubs and Athletics Program Diverse portfolio of over 20 student clubs spanning cultural, service, academic, and creative interests (e.g., Aaron Price Fellows, ACE Mentor Program, Adventure Club, AESA, After School Art, American Red Cross, ARSO, Christian Club, Interact Club, Key Club, Law Club, Capoeira, Creative Writing, M.E.C.H.A., Project Earth, Soul Shout, Spain Exploration, Imani Club, College & Career Center), as well as athletic programs including football with 2025 season results.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students completing CCAP courses earn both high school graduation credits and college credits simultaneously through dual enrollment.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AT&TminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2019AT&T partnered with Lincoln High School's Junior Achievement program for the Aspire Mentorship Day on April 25, 2019. Approximately 30 JA students visited AT&T's call center, receiving mentorship from Horace Starr (VP Technical Field Services) who shared his personal story of perseverance and career guidance, focusing on education, learning, and pursuing dreams.
• San Diego Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLincoln High School is a neighborhood public high school operated by San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD). The district provides centralized technology infrastructure (PowerSchool, Clever, Illuminate), enrollment management, curriculum standards, and operational funding. The school follows district policies including attendance (BP/AR 5113), bullying prevention (A-3550), and academic programs.
• San Diego Community College District (City College)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough the CCAP (College and Career Access Pathways) program, San Diego City College partners with Lincoln High School to offer dual enrollment courses taught on campus by community college professors. Students earn both high school graduation credits and transferable college credits simultaneously.
• Junior Achievement (JA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunior Achievement is a global organization operating in 130+ countries for over 100 years. Lincoln High School participates in JA programs including Personal Finance and Career Success courses for sophomores and juniors with a 3.0+ weighted GPA. JA alumni include Shark Tank entrepreneurs Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner, who have contributed millions to the program. JA's Company Program at Lincoln has earned recognition including a White House visit.
• San Diego State University (implied via UCSC GEAR UP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Lincoln High School College and Career Center hosts the GEAR UP Program (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) and Career and Transition Services, providing college application support, scholarship information, financial aid guidance, and career exploration resources.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• San Diego High School: Historic SDUSD high school serving downtown San Diego. Comparable in district-affiliation, urban setting, and role as a comprehensive public high school with similar college-prep focus and dual enrollment offerings.
• Kearny High School: SDUSD high school with magnet/CTE programs. Comparable comprehensive public high school offering college-prep and career-technical education, often in partnership with local community colleges.
• Madison High School: SDUSD high school in Clairemont with traditional and IB programs. Comparable SDUSD public high school offering college-prep curriculum with district-managed student services.
• Crawford High School: SDUSD high school in the City Heights area serving a similarly diverse, high-ELL population. Directly comparable as a public high school within the same district, sharing similar programmatic profiles around college readiness and community engagement.
• Patrick Henry High School: SDUSD high school in the San Carlos area. Comparable in district-affiliation and role as a comprehensive public high school with similar enrollment and program structures.
• Garfield High School: SDUSD high school serving the East San Diego area. Comparable urban public high school with similar demographic and equity-focused programming within the same district system.
• Morse High School: SDUSD high school in southeast San Diego, serving a similar neighborhood demographic and ELL population. Operates within the same district infrastructure (PowerSchool, Illuminate, Clever) and provides comparable student services.
• Clairemont High School: SDUSD high school operating within the same district system. Comparable comprehensive public high school offering standard college-prep and elective programs.
• Point Loma High School: SDUSD high school serving a defined geographic attendance area. Operates within the same district infrastructure and curricular framework, providing a benchmark for SDUSD public high schools at scale.
• Hoover High School: SDUSD high school in the City Heights/college area with a comparable demographic profile and ELL population. Operates within the same district policy framework and similar geographic/community context as Lincoln.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LincolnHighHornets
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lincoln-high-school-the-hive

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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