Linden High School is a comprehensive community public high school located in Linden in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as the lone secondary school of the Linden Public Schools.
Serving 1,934 students in grades 9-12, Linden High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,934 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Linden High School's student population of 1,934 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 142 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,934 students
Total Classroom Teachers
142 teachers
Year Founded
1910
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
Linden High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linden High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1935 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
51%
35%
Black
32%
14%
White
12%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linden High School's ranking?
Linden High School is ranked #1935 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Linden High School often compared to?
Linden High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abraham Clark High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Linden High School?
The graduation rate of Linden High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Linden High School?
1,934 students attend Linden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Linden High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Linden High School?
Linden High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Linden High School offer ?
Linden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Linden High School part of?
Linden High School is part of Linden Public School District.
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