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Linden High School
High School · Linden Public School District · Linden, NJ
A high school in Linden, NJ where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
121 West St. Georges Ave., Linden, NJ 07036
- Math 9% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Linden High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2021, to 23% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Linden High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,942
Median home value
$385,100
Median rent
$1,622/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
59.5%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Clark High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 918 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 6–12 | 1.3 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Raymond J. Lesniak Experience Strength & Hope Recovery HSEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Mother Seton Regional High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 194 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Linden Public School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $26,382NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Linden High School is listed in Linden Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Linden High School
Linden High School is a public high school in Linden, NJ, part of Linden Public School District, serving approximately 1,882 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,656 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Linden High School
What grades does Linden High School serve?
Linden High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Linden High School?
Linden High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,882 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden High School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Linden High School rank in NJ?
Linden High School ranks #1,656 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Linden High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Linden High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Linden High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Linden High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Linden High School a charter school?
No, Linden High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Linden High School a Title I school?
No, Linden High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Linden High School?
58.1% of students at Linden High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,882
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 131
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (908) 486-5432
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07036)
- 45,101
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 07036; 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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