Abraham Lincoln High School: admissions and school facts
Abraham Lincoln High School (DBN 21K410) is a New York City public high school in West Brighton, Brooklyn with 8 admissions programs. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), Screened, Audition, District 75 inclusive services, Zoned guarantee. Its average SAT is 882 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 90% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 8
- Average SAT
- 882
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 90%
- College and career rate
- 76%
- Students
- 2036
- Applicants per seat
- 0–2
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)K24A
Focus: Animal Science
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
114 seats · 72 applicants · 1 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)K24B
Focus: Business
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
65 seats · 26 applicants · under 1 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)K24C
Focus: Communications
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
65 seats · 49 applicants · 1 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
ScreenedK24J
Focus: Computer Science & Technology
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
139 seats · 180 applicants · 1 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
AuditionK24L
Focus: Visual Art & Design
Admission is by audition or portfolio: the school reviews the child's work and ranks applications. Grades and test scores usually count for less.
65 seats · 26 applicants · under 1 per seat
Audition or portfolio: Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Who can apply: Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
ScreenedK24M
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
65 seats · 57 applicants · 1 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
District 75 inclusive servicesK24U
For students whose IEP recommends District 75 inclusive services. Your child’s IEP team can explain eligibility and how to apply.
3 seats · 6 applicants · 2 per seat
Who can apply: The Inclusion Program is a partnership between a District 75 school and District 1-32 community school. This program is open to students currently recommended for an Inclusion program. If this is not your child's current IEP recommendation and you are interested in applying, contact their school-based IEP team or specializedprograms@schools.nyc.gov to discuss. Please visit schools.nyc.gov/D75 or schools.nyc.gov/SpecializedPrograms for more information.
Zoned guaranteeK24Z
Priority or a guarantee for students who live in the school's zone.
120 seats · 31 applicants · under 1 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
About the school
Abraham Lincoln High School prepares students for the world of today. Our small learning communities and advisories offer all students supports and challenges. Lincoln students become Lincoln Citizens-ready to play an important role in their future colleges and communities.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (10): Calculus AB, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Psychology, Seminar, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Clubs: Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Students
- Girls
- 45%
- English language learners
- 16%
- Students with disabilities
- 18%
- Economic need index
- 85%
- Asian
- 15%
- Black
- 36%
- Hispanic
- 32%
- White
- 14%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 1%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 88%
- Rigorous instruction
- 56%
- Supportive environment
- 61%
- Family and community ties
- 91%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 2800 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11235
- Neighborhood
- West Brighton
- Subway
- F to Neptune Av-Van Siclen; Q to Ocean Parkway
- Bus
- B1, B36, B4, B68
- School hours
- 7:48 AM – 3:28 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Abraham Lincoln High School?
Abraham Lincoln High School admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), Screened, Audition, District 75 inclusive services, Zoned guarantee. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Abraham Lincoln High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 0 to 2 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Abraham Lincoln High School?
The average SAT was 882 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at Abraham Lincoln High School?
90% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 76% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Abraham Lincoln High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 2800 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn. Subway: F to Neptune Av-Van Siclen; Q to Ocean Parkway. Bus: B1, B36, B4, B68.
Other high schools nearby
Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are