Serving 419 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lynden Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lynden Academy's student population of 419 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
419 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1903
School Calendar
Campus Size
25 acres
School Motto
Learning and Growing Together
School Rankings
Lynden Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lynden Academy is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1364 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.7%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lynden Academy's ranking?
Lynden Academy is ranked #1364 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lynden Academy often compared to?
Lynden Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Meridian High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lynden Academy?
The graduation rate of Lynden Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Lynden Academy?
419 students attend Lynden Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lynden Academy students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lynden Academy?
Lynden Academy has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lynden Academy offer ?
Lynden Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lynden Academy part of?
Lynden Academy is part of Lynden School District.
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