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#2055 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Lyndhurst High School

High School · Lyndhurst Public School District · Lyndhurst, NJ

A high school in Lyndhurst, NJ where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

400 Weart Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071

  • Math 28% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 64% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-6.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-13.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.5 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation19.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$22,343
Chronic Absenteeism23.1%

Students at Lyndhurst High School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency28%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency64%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2021, reaching 46% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
73%
2025
Math
28%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

29.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lyndhurst High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 88Very Walkable
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low0/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$109,021

Median home value

$496,000

Median rent

$1,719/mo

College educated

40.5%

Homeownership

59.9%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
19.8% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Abundant Life AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–121.0 mi360Compare →
North Arlington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–121.4 mi645Compare →
Rutherford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–121.6 mi736Compare →
Mesivta of CliftonPrivate · tuition6.5private9–111.8 mi51Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lyndhurst Public School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#8 of 9
District spending per student
$22,343NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lyndhurst High School is listed in Lyndhurst Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lyndhurst High School

Lyndhurst High School is a public high school in Lyndhurst, NJ, part of Lyndhurst Public School District, serving approximately 835 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,055 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lyndhurst High School

What grades does Lyndhurst High School serve?

Lyndhurst High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lyndhurst High School?

Lyndhurst High School has an enrollment of approximately 835 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyndhurst High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lyndhurst High School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lyndhurst High School rank in NJ?

Lyndhurst High School ranks #2,055 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Lyndhurst High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lyndhurst High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Lyndhurst High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyndhurst High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lyndhurst High School a charter school?

No, Lyndhurst High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lyndhurst High School a Title I school?

No, Lyndhurst High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lyndhurst High School?

29.8% of students at Lyndhurst 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
835
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bergen County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.1%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 07071)
22,343
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
40.3
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 07071; 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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