Lincoln High School is known as Portland’s “school of excellence.” It is noted for its academic climate and rigor, offering a comprehensive array of advanced classes in areas of art, English, foreign languages, math, science and social studies. Lincoln’s curriculum is college preparatory and every course offers a strong academic component. Lincoln High School is one of two Portland Public Schools authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma program (IB), a comprehensive two-year curriculum for motivated students. Lincoln High school has an open program, where all students can choose to take IB classes. Full IB Diploma candidates are required to select one subject from each of six subject groups and meet
