Lindenhurst Senior High School
Tel:
(631) 867-3700
Lindenhurst Senior High School serves 2,007 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Lindenhurst Senior High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Lindenhurst Senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Lindenhurst Senior High School's student population of 2,007 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 141 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,007 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 141 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lindenhurst Senior High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lindenhurst Senior High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #405 out of 4239 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 97% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 27% |
| Black | 3% | 17% |
| White | 70% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 92% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lindenhurst Union Free School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lindenhurst Senior High School is West Babylon Senior High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lindenhurst Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Daniel Street School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lindenhurst Daniel Street School Grades: K-5 | 533 students
0.2 miles
289 Daniel St
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3300 0.2 K-5 533 - Lindenhurst Alleghany Avenue School Grades: K-5 | 321 students
0.9 miles
250 S Alleghany Ave
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3200 0.9 K-5 321 - West Babylon Forest Avenue School Grades: K-5 | 310 students
1.1 miles
200 Forest Ave
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7301 1.1 K-5 310 - West Babylon John F Kennedy School Grades: K-5 | 357 students
1.1 miles
175 Brookvale Ave
West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 376-7801 1.1 K-5 357 - Lindenhurst Lindenhurst Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,376 student
1.1 miles
350 S Wellwood Ave
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3500 1.1 6-8 1,376
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