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 835 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 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 835 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 98% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90% (Top 50%)
- 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 835 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
835 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
1922
Colors
Green, Gold
School Rankings
Lynbrook Senior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lynbrook Senior High School is 0.57, 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
#75 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
20%
30%
Black
8%
16%
White
62%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Owl
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lynbrook Senior High School's ranking?
Lynbrook Senior High School is ranked #75 out of 4,377 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?
98% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 96%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lynbrook Senior High School?
835 students attend Lynbrook Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Lynbrook Senior High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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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