Abraham Lincoln High School (Council Bluffs, Iowa) Explained
| Abraham Lincoln High School |
| Streetaddress: | 1205 Bonham Avenue |
| Zipcode: | 51502 |
| Coordinates: | 41.2576°N -95.8194°W |
| Type: | Public, Coeducational |
| Principal: | Bridgette Bellows |
| Teaching Staff: | 82.54 (FTE) |
| Grades: | 9–12 |
| Campus Type: | Suburban |
| Ratio: | 16.62 |
| Motto: | Relationships, Optimism, Character, Critical Thinking, Kindness (R.O.C.C.K.) |
| Colors: | Crimson and Blue
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| Newspaper: | Echoes |
| Enrollment: | 1,399[1] |
| Enrollment As Of: | 2022-23 |
Abraham Lincoln High School is a public high school located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It is one of two high schools in the Council Bluffs Community School District.
Demographics
The demographic breakdown of the 1,334 students enrolled for the school year 2017–2018 was as follows:
By gender
- Male – 50.9%
- Female – 49.1%
By race
- White – 80.9%
- Hispanic – 11.3%
- Multiracial – 3.6%
- African American – 1.4%
- Native American/Alaskan – 1.2%
- Asian/Pacific Islander – 1.1%
Athletics
The Lynx compete in the Missouri River Conference in the following sports:[2]
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Boys' 1948 State Champions[3]
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Notable alumni
- Stan Bahnsen, former professional baseball player (New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, Montreal Expos, California Angels, Philadelphia Phillies)[4] [5]
- Nina Korgan, women's softball pitching star (Jax Brewery Maids of New Orleans)[6]
- Philip N. Krasne, producer of the later Charlie Chan films and The Cisco Kid television series [7]
- Jon Lieber, former professional baseball player (Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies)[8] [9]
- Dan Dawson, current member of the Iowa Senate[10]
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Abraham Lincoln High School. National Center for Education Statistics. June 21, 2024.
- Web site: Missouri River Conference. Missouri River Conference. 2020-08-06.
- https://www.iahsaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2020-XC-Stat-Book-12.16.19.pdf 2020 Cross Country Stat Book
- News: Abraham Lincoln High School inducts four into Hall of Fame. June 28, 2014. The Daily Nonpareil. March 26, 2011.
- News: Rowher. Tim. Bahnsen to be at unveiling of field. June 28, 2014. The Daily Nonpareil. August 12, 2010.
- Abraham Lincoln High School (Council Bluffs, Iowa) yearbook. 1934. p. 34.
- News: Several weeks ago, Philip N. Krasne of Los Angeles.... June 28, 2014. Council Bluffs Nonpareil. January 29, 1950.
- News: Wheeler. Susan. Despite 4-2 setback, son's baseball season magical for Lieber family. June 28, 2014. The Daily Nonpareil. October 20, 2004.
- News: Nation. Chad. Lieber, Bahnsen go on to sports fame. June 28, 2014. The Daily Nonpareil. November 8, 2009.
- Web site: Iowa State Senators. The Iowa Legislature. en-US. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170126141800/https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator?ga=87&personID=18072 . 2017-01-26 . 2020-02-01.
