Public high schoolGrades 9–12Dallas ISDMagnet

Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High School

2826 Elsie Faye Heggins St, Dallas, TX 75215 · (972) 925-7600

B
86 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 3 points from 2025Still a B, with a higher score than 2025 (83).
579students
13.1students per teacher
86%attendance
25thof 36 Dallas ISD high schools
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BABAAABRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High School has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementB · 80

How students scored on STAAR tests, plus college and career readiness and graduation rates.

School progressA · 90

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 78

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Dallas ISD high school average.

Approaches grade level72%
Meets grade level39%
Dallas ISD high schools: 48.4%
Masters grade level11%
81.9%graduation rateAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating
96%of graduates ready for college, a career or the militaryAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

579students in 2024–25Down 12% from 660 the year before
13.1students per teacher44 full-time teachers
17.9average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
9.9 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$72,006average teacher base pay
96.9%from low-income familiesDallas ISD high schools: 88.7%
21.2%English learners
12.4%in gifted & talented
50.3%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 70.1%Hispanic 27.5%Two or More Races 1.4%White 0.5%Asian 0%

Is a home zoned here?

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High School.

ApprovedFair Park community parkLate 2027–early 2028 · 1.6 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest high schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BJames Madison High SchoolDallas ISD · 88 · 1.3 mi AIrma Rangel Young Women's Leadership SchoolDallas ISD · 99 · 1.3 mi BFranklin D Roosevelt High School of InnovationDallas ISD · 83 · 2.7 mi ADiane Ragsdale Citylab High SchoolDallas ISD · 91 · 2.7 mi ASchool for the Talented and GiftedDallas ISD · 100 · 3.2 mi ASchool of Science and EngineeringDallas ISD · 99 · 3.2 mi PCornerstone Crossroads AcademyPrivate · 9–12 · 0.8 mi PThe King's AcademyPrivate · PK–6 · 1.5 mi PTkg AcademyPrivate · 1–8 · 2.6 mi
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Questions about Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High School

What is Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High School’s TEA rating?

Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High School earned a B (86 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (83) in 2025.

What grades does Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High School serve?

Grades 9–12. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 2826 Elsie Faye Heggins St in Dallas.

How many students go to Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High School?

579 students in 2024–25, down 12% from 660 the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

How does Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High School compare with other Dallas ISD high schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 25th of 36 Dallas ISD high schools (tied with 1 other). 50% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Dallas ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.