Needs Improvement
#1770 of 1,793 schools in MA
- Math 11% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lynn English High score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2022, to 14% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lynn English High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,751/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lynn), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,755
Median home value
$456,000
Median rent
$1,571/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
40.6%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Academy Lynn Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,615 | Compare → |
| Fecteau-leary Junior/senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Fredrick Douglass Collegiate AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–10 | 1.1 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Lynn Vocational Technical InstituteEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,557 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lynn
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #24 of 26
- District spending per student
- $23,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lynn English High is listed in Lynn; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lynn English High
Lynn English High is a public high school in Lynn, MA, part of Lynn, serving approximately 2,072 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,770 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lynn English High
What grades does Lynn English High serve?
Lynn English High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lynn English High?
Lynn English High has an enrollment of approximately 2,072 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynn English High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynn English High is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lynn English High rank in MA?
Lynn English High ranks #1,770 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Lynn English High's MySchoolScout rating?
Lynn English High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lynn English High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lynn English High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lynn English High a charter school?
No, Lynn English High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lynn English High a Title I school?
No, Lynn English High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 136
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.3%
- Phone
- (781) 477-7366
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 01902)
- 51,680
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01902; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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