Abraham Clark High School vs. Linden High School
Should I attend Abraham Clark High School or Linden High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Linden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 821 students in grades 9-12, Abraham Clark High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,743 students in grades 9-12, Linden High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
821 students
1,743 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
146 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1831 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1393 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Graduation Rate
73%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
201
422
Grade 10 Students
222
431
Grade 11 Students
197
417
Grade 12 Students
165
424
Ungraded Students
36
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
48%
46%
% Black
48%
35%
% White
2%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
