Lynn English High School is a public high school located at 50 Goodridge Street in the eastern section of Lynn, Massachusetts, United States. It is a part of Lynn Public Schools, and the largest school in the Lynn school system.
Serving 2,062 students in grades 9-12, Lynn English High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,062 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lynn English High serves the eastern part of Lynn, MA, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lynn English High School's student population of 2,062 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 137 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,062 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lynn English High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lynn English High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1373 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
75%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
73%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Grey, Maroon
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lynn English High School's ranking?
Lynn English High School is ranked #1373 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Lynn English High School often compared to?
Lynn English High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Classical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lynn English High School?
The graduation rate of Lynn English High School is 73%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Lynn English High School?
2,062 students attend Lynn English High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lynn English High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lynn English High School?
Lynn English High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lynn English High School offer ?
Lynn English High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lynn English High School part of?
Lynn English High School is part of Lynn School District.
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