Excellent
#397 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 8% in state
Lindenhurst Senior High School
High School · Lindenhurst Union Free School District · Lindenhurst, NY
A Lindenhurst Union Free School District high school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 CHARLES ST, Lindenhurst, NY 11757
- Math 86% proficient (2021)
- Reading 95% proficient (2021)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lindenhurst Senior High School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 91% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 95% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lindenhurst Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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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
$128,081
Median home value
$479,500
Median rent
$2,091/mo
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11757; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Babylon Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,255 | Compare → |
| Walter G O'connell Copiague High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,586 | Compare → |
| Babylon Junior-senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 7–12 | 2.1 mi | 690 | Compare → |
| North Babylon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,558 | 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.
Lindenhurst Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $30,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lindenhurst Senior High School is listed in LINDENHURST UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lindenhurst Senior High School
Lindenhurst Senior High School is a public high school in Lindenhurst, NY, part of Lindenhurst Union Free School District, serving approximately 1,854 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #397 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lindenhurst Senior High School
What grades does Lindenhurst Senior High School serve?
Lindenhurst Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lindenhurst Senior High School?
Lindenhurst Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,854 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindenhurst Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindenhurst Senior High School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lindenhurst Senior High School rank in NY?
Lindenhurst Senior High School ranks #397 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Lindenhurst Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lindenhurst Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Lindenhurst Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lindenhurst Senior High School has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Lindenhurst Senior High School a charter school?
No, Lindenhurst Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lindenhurst Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Lindenhurst Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lindenhurst Senior High School?
46.1% of students at Lindenhurst Senior 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
- 1,854
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 160
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (631) 867-3700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 11757)
- 44,571
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 11757; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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