Lincoln

Lincoln High School is a public secondary school within Tacoma Public Schools, serving high school-aged students in Tacoma, Washington, with college-preparatory, career and technical education, and dual language programs funded by state apportionment and voter-approved levies.

Company typePublic
Founded1869
HeadquartersTacoma, Washington, United States
Headcount101–250
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What Lincoln does

Lincoln High School is a public secondary school operating within Tacoma Public Schools, a K-12 district in Tacoma, Washington, serving approximately 28,000 students and employing roughly 5,000 staff across 11 high schools and feeder schools. The school delivers standard college-preparatory, career and technical education, and dual language programming to high school-aged students residing within its assigned attendance zone. As a government entity, Lincoln does not generate commercial revenue; it is funded through Washington State per-pupil apportionment, local property taxes authorized by voter-approved levies, federal grants, and categorical special education funding. The school is currently facing a $30M district-wide budget shortfall for the 2025-26 school year and is pursuing a bond and levy measure on the February 2026 ballot to stabilize its operating base.

Lincoln's core programmatic assets include the forthcoming Maritime|253 center, a career and technical education facility developed in partnership with Washington State Ferries to train students in maritime trades, scheduled for the 2026-27 school year. The school also operates school-based health clinics in partnership with MultiCare and SeaMar, delivering on-site primary care and behavioral health services. The Next Move Internship platform, integrated via Airtable, coordinates work-based learning placements with local employers. Tacoma Online K-12, a district-operated online learning program, extends Lincoln's reach beyond its physical catchment. The underlying technology stack is entirely vendor-provided and includes Clever for single sign-on, SORA for library management, SchooLinks for college and career planning, and Airtable for internship coordination. No proprietary AI or machine learning capabilities are present in the documented environment.

The business model is that of a publicly funded government entity: free at the point of service to enrolled students, with revenue determined by legislated per-pupil funding formulas, voter-approved local levies, and competitive federal grants. Customer segments are not commercial; they are geographically defined by school board attendance boundaries. Competitive dynamics are non-existent within the catchment (Lincoln is the assigned public high school for residents) but exist at the margin with private schools, homeschool, and inter-district transfer options. The institution's principal financial risks are enrollment decline, levy failure, and unfunded state mandates.

Lincoln firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Lincoln
Legal name: Tacoma Public Schools
Website: https://tacomaschools.org
Company type: Public
Founded year: 1869
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 101–250 employees
Short description: Lincoln High School is a public secondary school within Tacoma Public Schools, serving high school-aged students in Tacoma, Washington, with college-preparatory, career and technical education, and dual language programs funded by state apportionment and voter-approved levies.
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Lincoln industry classification

Industry

Product category: K-12 Public Education
NAICS: Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)
SIC: Services-Educational Services (8200)
akta.pro primary industry: Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)
akta.pro secondary industries: Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Public Student Support & Related Services (Counseling, SEL, Health, Safety) (EDAJAAAK), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

K-12 public education
High school programs
Career technical education
Special education services
Early childhood education

Where Lincoln is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Tacoma, Washington
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

Lincoln business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel

Revenue model

State Funding (Apportionment): Washington State provides per-student funding based on enrollment, with monthly apportionment payments based on actual year-to-date average enrollments reported to OSPI
Local Levies: Local property tax levies approved by voters, including the February 2026 election where Prop 1 passed with 70.8% and Prop 2 with 69.6%
Federal Grants: Federal funding including Title I, Special Education, and ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funds
Student Fees and Activities: Associated Student Body (ASB) funds from optional, extra-curricular activities; athletic participation fees; some programs charge fees

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
One time/ perpetual license	Pay-as-you-go	Graduation ceremony tickets
Unit Pricing	One time/ perpetual license	Calendar sales
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	School meals

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Lincoln product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Lincoln High School is one of 11 high schools within Tacoma Public Schools, a public K-12 school district in Tacoma, Washington serving approximately 28,000 students across 58 schools. The school offers tuition-free grades 9-12 education including core academics, Career & Technical Education pathways (Maritime|253, Healthcare Careers Academy, Jobs 253), college readiness programs (AVID, Advanced Programs with dual credit), and student support services such as Special Education, Health Services with on-site clinics, and the Whole Child social-emotional learning framework.

Product overview

Lincoln High School (part of Tacoma Public Schools district) offers a comprehensive K-12 public education program. The district operates a multi-product educational ecosystem including core academic programs (Tacoma Online for virtual learning), career and college readiness initiatives (My Future, AVID, Advanced Programs), specialized pathways (Career & Technical Education with programs like Maritime|253, Healthcare Careers Academy, Jobs 253 internships), and support services (Special Education, Health Services with on-site clinics, Tacoma Whole Child for social-emotional learning). Technology tools including ParentVUE/StudentVUE portals, transportation tracking, and athletics registration support family engagement. The district also provides early learning preschool programs, summer learning, before/after school care (Beyond the Bell), and global education exchange programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Tacoma Online (TOL) Full-time online K-12 learning program for students who need flexible or remote education, available district-wide through Tacoma Public Schools.
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Career and technical education programs introducing high school students to careers through courses, certifications, internships, and partnerships with local industries across the district.
Maritime|253 Maritime career training center for high school students across the South Sound region, opening for the 2026-2027 school year to introduce students to maritime industry careers.
Jobs 253 & Summer Credential Programs Career preparation and credential programs offering summer credential opportunities, internships, and worksite learning experiences for high school students.
Healthcare Careers Academy Career pathway program preparing high school students for healthcare careers through health sciences pathway courses and clinical experience opportunities.
Next Move Internship Internship program connecting high school students with real-world work experience and career exploration opportunities across the district.
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) College readiness program preparing middle and high school students for college success through academic instruction, support, and structured learning strategies.
Advanced Programs Academic acceleration programs including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and honors programs for academically qualified students across the district.
My Future: College & Career Readiness Comprehensive district program helping students plan for post-secondary options including college preparation, career exploration, apprenticeships, military service, and direct-to-work pathways.
Summer Learning Free summer programs including elementary, middle school, and high school summer learning, Jump Start programs for incoming 6th and 9th graders, and Summer Late Nights for middle and high school students.
Beyond the Bell & Club B Before and after school childcare and enrichment activities for elementary and middle school students.
Early Learning (Preschool) Preschool programs including Montessori preschool, Head Start, and Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) at multiple locations across the district.
Highly Capable Program Accelerated instruction and enrichment activities for academically talented students in grades K-12 across the district.
Dual Language Program Bilingual education program teaching academic content in both English and Spanish to develop bilingual and biliterate skills for participating students.
Special Education Comprehensive services for students with disabilities including specialized instruction, related services, and Community-Based Transition Services for students ages 18-21.
Health Services School-based health services including nursing support, vaccinations, behavioral health resources, and on-site school-based health clinics (MultiCare Clinic at Mount Tahoma, SeaMar Clinic at Lincoln).
Athletics & Activities High school and middle school athletics programs, esports, unified sports, and extracurricular activities including ASB and booster clubs.
Global Education International exchange programs including hosting international students, TPS student travel opportunities, and exchange student placements.
Tacoma Whole Child Social-emotional learning and mental health support program focusing on the holistic development of students, including SEL curriculum and behavioral health resources.

Quantifiable outcome

91.4% graduation rate
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Companies that use Lincoln

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Lincoln technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Lincoln partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

Tacoma Education Dream FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit foundation supporting TPS students through scholarships and educational resources
MultiCare Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-based health clinic at Mount Tahoma High School providing healthcare services to students on campus
SeaMar Community Health CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-based health clinic at Lincoln High School providing healthcare services to students on campus
Pierce County Skills CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Bethel School District providing specialized career and technical education programs
Tacoma Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPathway Partnership providing library resources and services to TPS students and families
First Student (Transportation)coreOthersBus transportation services provider for TPS students
Puyallup Tribe of IndianscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership honoring Indigenous cultures; TPS acknowledges traditional ancestral lands of Puyallup Tribe
City of Tacoma and Pierce County Emergency ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency preparedness partnership ensuring district readiness for disasters and emergencies

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Lincoln competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Kent School District: Large South King County public K-12 district serving around 26,000 students; faces similar demographic and funding dynamics as Tacoma Public Schools and competes for the same regional talent and federal grants.
Seattle Public Schools: Largest public K-12 district in Washington State, serving roughly 50,000+ students in an urban core comparable to Tacoma; same funding model (state apportionment + local levies), similar CTE, dual-language, and special education portfolio, and overlapping regional workforce and employer partnerships.
Spokane Public Schools: Second-largest public K-12 district in Washington State, serving approximately 30,000 students; comparable urban district profile with similar CTE/college readiness programs and reliance on state funding and local levies.
Puyallup School District: Neighboring Pierce County district serving approximately 22,000 students; directly comparable in regional employer base, levy cycles, and feeder patterns to Tacoma-area schools.
Lake Washington School District: Eastside Seattle-metro public K-12 district serving around 30,000 students; comparable in operational scale and program breadth (CTE, dual language, advanced programs), with a stronger local property tax base.
Bellevue School District: Eastside public K-12 district of comparable size to Lincoln's parent district; comparable portfolio of advanced programs, dual language, and CTE pathways within the same Washington State funding framework.
Bethel School District: Adjacent Pierce County district that operates Pierce County Skills Center in partnership with Tacoma Public Schools; comparable scale and demographic profile, and an explicit operational partner (CTE co-op).
Northshore School District: Mid-sized Eastside/North King public K-12 district serving approximately 23,000 students; comparable program breadth (advanced, dual language, special education) and levy-driven funding model within Washington State.
Everett Public Schools: North Puget Sound public K-12 district of similar size (~20,000+ students); comparable in CTE/maritime-adjacent workforce partnerships and reliance on state funding mechanisms.
Federal Way Public Schools: Adjacent Pierce/South King County public K-12 district serving roughly 22,000-24,000 students; directly comparable in scale, demographic mix, and reliance on state apportionment plus local levies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Lincoln subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries1 record

Lincoln funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

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Investors

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Lincoln M&A and investment

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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln

What does Lincoln do?

Is Lincoln a public or private company?

Lincoln is a public company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Lincoln founded?

Lincoln was founded in 1869. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Lincoln based?

Lincoln is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, United States, in the North America region.

How does Lincoln make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. State Funding (Apportionment) is the primary driver. The others are local Levies, federal Grants and student Fees and Activities.

Who are Lincoln's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Kent School District, Seattle Public Schools, Spokane Public Schools, Puyallup School District, Lake Washington School District, Bellevue School District, Bethel School District, Northshore School District, Everett Public Schools and Federal Way Public Schools.

Does Lincoln have an API?

No public API is recorded for Lincoln.

What industry is Lincoln in?

Lincoln's product category is K-12 Public Education. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAJAAAD, Public High Schools, with a secondary code of EDAJAAAE, Public K–12 Combined Schools. Its NAICS code is 6111 and its SIC code is 8200.