Lynbrook Senior High School is the four-year public high school located in the village of Lynbrook, New York in Nassau County on Long Island.
Serving 846 students in grades 9-12, Lynbrook Senior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 846 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lynbrook Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Lynbrook school district, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. It is centrally located in Lynbrook, NY, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5-10 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone being 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lynbrook Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lynbrook Senior High School's student population of 846 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
846 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1922
School Rankings
Lynbrook Senior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lynbrook Senior High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#100 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold
School Mascot
Owl
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lynbrook Senior High School's ranking?
Lynbrook Senior High School is ranked #100 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lynbrook Senior High School often compared to?
Lynbrook Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Malverne Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lynbrook Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lynbrook Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Lynbrook Senior High School?
846 students attend Lynbrook Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lynbrook Senior High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lynbrook Senior High School?
Lynbrook Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lynbrook Senior High School offer ?
Lynbrook Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lynbrook Senior High School part of?
Lynbrook Senior High School is part of Lynbrook Union Free School District.
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