Linden High School

Summary:

Linden High School is a public high school in Linden, New Jersey, serving 1,801 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Linden Public School District, which is ranked 534 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Linden High School faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below the state average in core subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 39.6% of 9th-grade students were proficient or better in NJSLA/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 58.1%. The school's four-year graduation rate of around 91% is also slightly below the state average, and it has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 16.6% to 35.3% in recent years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Cranford High School, Linden High School's performance is generally lower across various metrics. However, the school's performance varies among different student subgroups, with relatively stronger results for English Language Learners and Special Education students compared to other subgroups. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, improving attendance and engagement, and potentially increasing resource allocation to support the school's improvement efforts.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 121 West St. Georges Ave.
       Linden, NJ  07036-3960


(908) 486-5432

District: Linden Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
356th of 426 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,990 Help


Feeder schools for Linden High School:

Elementary:    Number 1
    Number 10
    Number 2
    Number 4
    More...
Middle:    Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
    Myles J. McManus MIddle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  1,882

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.3%
African American:
32.7%
White:
13.3%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.1% Help


 See top rated New Jersey high schools

 Compare Linden High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Linden High School ranks worse than 83.6% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.21. (See more...)
Help
The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Linden High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Student population at Linden High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.3%), African American (32.7%), White (13.3%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 58.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Linden High School is 14.3. (See more...)
Help
Compare Linden High School employs 131 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Linden High School is $8,990.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Linden High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Linden High School 356th of 426 New Jersey public high schools. (See Linden High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Linden Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Linden Public School District 534th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Linden High School?

Rank History for Linden High School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Linden High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 14.12 300th 343 12.5%
2004 17.67 302nd 348 13.2%
2005 21.97 294th 351 16.2%
2006 12.99 313th 357 12.3%
2007 15.11 317th 361 12.2%
2008 17.23 310th 359 13.6%
2009 17.08 323rd 370 12.7%
2010 20.81 317th 371 14.6%
2011 21.03 320th 378 15.3%
2012 24.14 329th 388 15.2%
2013 22.46 334th 396 15.7%
2014 29.86 333rd 411 19.0%
2015 22.18 342nd 406 15.8%
2016 28.00 301st 409 26.4%
2017 28.83 288th 411 29.9%
2018 26.24 305th 415 26.5%
2019 18.98 332nd 416 20.2%
2021 24.18 300th 405 25.9%
2022 17.25 354th 415 14.7%
2023 21.36 326th 422 22.7%
2024 17.21 356th 426 16.4%
See the entire list of New Jersey High School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Linden High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.52 46th 146 68.5%
2019 38.16 72nd 138 47.8%
2021 43.40 41st 101 59.4%
2022 29.70 97th 137 29.2%
2023 26.37 131st 161 18.6%
2024 41.28 87th 179 51.4%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Linden High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.25 252nd 355 29.0%
2019 33.90 209th 349 40.1%
2021 28.99 232nd 333 30.3%
2022 38.14 178th 344 48.3%
2023 26.88 251st 339 26.0%
2024 22.24 291st 349 16.6%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Linden High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.52 145th 345 58.0%
2019 37.02 207th 347 40.3%
2021 38.62 195th 326 40.2%
2022 35.79 185th 324 42.9%
2023 32.97 219th 344 36.3%
2024 37.12 193rd 350 44.9%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Linden High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.97 258th 403 36.0%
2019 25.14 296th 408 27.5%
2021 25.79 301st 402 25.1%
2022 15.53 352nd 414 15.0%
2023 17.82 333rd 416 20.0%
2024 17.78 344th 416 17.3%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Linden High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.40 276th 405 31.9%
2019 21.83 304th 407 25.3%
2021 25.04 297th 402 26.1%
2022 16.24 345th 410 15.9%
2023 23.11 297th 414 28.3%
2024 14.97 348th 415 16.1%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Linden High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.17 191st 198 3.5%
2021 31.18 124th 165 24.8%
2022 3.14 171st 175 2.3%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Linden High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.80 139th 266 47.7%
2019 33.64 160th 254 37.0%
2021 35.28 154th 247 37.7%
2022 27.62 192nd 256 25.0%
2023 35.52 142nd 250 43.2%
2024 27.99 189th 260 27.3%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Linden High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.78 175th 368 52.4%
2019 34.20 235th 364 35.4%
2021 31.83 263rd 374 29.7%
2022 29.53 257th 382 32.7%
2023 30.04 260th 385 32.5%
2024 29.10 270th 394 31.5%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Linden High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.77 204th 340 40.0%
2019 35.05 193rd 339 43.1%
2021 28.13 237th 336 29.5%
2022 19.43 273rd 335 18.5%
2023 30.74 212th 335 36.7%
2024 15.48 293rd 337 13.1%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Linden High School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Linden High School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Linden High School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Linden High School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 802 498 17 100 0 n/a n/a 0 1417
1989 775 490 9 110 0 n/a n/a 0 1384
1990 730 456 15 114 6 n/a n/a 0 1321
1991 715 448 28 128 1 n/a n/a 0 1320
1992 690 472 19 130 0 n/a n/a 0 1311
1993 731 467 21 152 0 n/a n/a 0 1371
1994 695 484 33 141 0 n/a n/a 0 1353
1995 717 472 26 152 0 n/a n/a 0 1367
1996 717 472 26 152 0 n/a n/a 0 1367
1998 670 504 45 222 3 n/a n/a 0 1444
1999 649 539 64 229 1 n/a n/a 0 1482
2000 593 603 33 269 0 n/a n/a -1 1497
2001 619 612 44 337 7 n/a n/a 0 1619
2002 624 663 51 405 0 n/a n/a 0 1743
2003 624 663 51 405 0 n/a n/a 0 1743
2004 616 680 41 439 0 n/a n/a 0 1776
2005 632 686 38 463 0 n/a n/a 0 1819
2006 633 726 36 534 0 n/a n/a 0 1929
2007 585 761 36 533 0 n/a n/a 0 1915
2008 542 722 40 536 0 n/a n/a 0 1840
2009 540 730 41 624 0 2 22 0 1959
2010 473 733 37 618 2 1 24 0 1888
2011 441 657 38 632 2 1 27 0 1798
2012 412 667 43 639 1 0 23 0 1785
2013 384 682 36 627 2 1 19 0 1751
2014 401 674 43 635 3 2 17 0 1775
2015 388 691 35 631 4 3 17 0 1769
2016 341 683 34 624 4 3 17 0 1706
2017 303 668 41 654 1 6 16 0 1689
2018 274 642 34 652 1 7 20 0 1630
2019 257 652 33 717 1 7 29 0 1696
2020 270 653 32 763 4 4 25 0 1751
2021 269 618 38 770 5 3 26 0 1729
2022 256 610 39 804 5 2 27 0 1743
2023 248 612 36 843 5 2 55 0 1801
2024 250 616 44 909 6 1 56 0 1882

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Linden High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1417 107.0 13.2 n/a
1989 1384 107.0 12.9 n/a
1990 1321 106.0 12.4 7.4
1991 1320 104.0 12.6 12.9
1992 1311 104.0 12.6 18.3
1993 1371 101.5 13.5 18.8
1994 1353 103.5 13.1 19.8
1995 1367 100.6 13.6 24.9
1996 1367 100.6 13.6 24.9
1998 1444 103.0 14.0 24.2
1999 1482 106.5 13.9 29.2
2000 1497 110.5 13.5 38.9
2001 1619 112.3 14.4 36.2
2002 1743 125.4 13.9 35.6
2003 1743 125.4 13.9 35.6
2004 1776 131.0 13.6 41.6
2005 1819 131.0 13.9 n/a
2006 1929 139.0 13.9 36.2
2007 1915 136.0 14.1 38.4
2008 1840 89.0 20.7 41.5
2009 1959 135.2 12.3 39.3
2010 1888 124.0 15.2 41.5
2011 1798 113.9 15.7 45.8
2012 1785 146.1 12.2 44.7
2013 1751 131.0 13.3 51.1
2014 1775 130.0 13.6 58.3
2015 1769 134.0 13.2 58.2
2016 1706 129.0 13.2 53.9
2017 1689 137.5 12.2 54.5
2018 1630 137.0 11.8 55.2
2019 1696 142.0 11.9 57.1
2020 1751 140.0 12.5 58.4
2021 1729 145.0 11.9 43.8
2022 1743 146.0 11.9 45.5
2023 1801 140.5 12.8 54.2
2024 1882 131.0 14.3 58.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Linden High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1417 107.0 13.2 n/a
1989 1384 107.0 12.9 n/a
1990 1321 106.0 12.4 7.4
1991 1320 104.0 12.6 12.9
1992 1311 104.0 12.6 18.3
1993 1371 101.5 13.5 18.8
1994 1353 103.5 13.1 19.8
1995 1367 100.6 13.6 24.9
1996 1367 100.6 13.6 24.9
1998 1444 103.0 14.0 24.2
1999 1482 106.5 13.9 29.2
2000 1497 110.5 13.5 38.9
2001 1619 112.3 14.4 36.2
2002 1743 125.4 13.9 35.6
2003 1743 125.4 13.9 35.6
2004 1776 131.0 13.6 41.6
2005 1819 131.0 13.9 n/a
2006 1929 139.0 13.9 36.2
2007 1915 136.0 14.1 38.4
2008 1840 89.0 20.7 41.5
2009 1959 135.2 12.3 39.3
2010 1888 124.0 15.2 41.5
2011 1798 113.9 15.7 45.8
2012 1785 146.1 12.2 44.7
2013 1751 131.0 13.3 51.1
2014 1775 130.0 13.6 58.3
2015 1769 134.0 13.2 58.2
2016 1706 129.0 13.2 53.9
2017 1689 137.5 12.2 54.5
2018 1630 137.0 11.8 55.2
2019 1696 142.0 11.9 57.1
2020 1751 140.0 12.5 58.4
2021 1729 145.0 11.9 43.8
2022 1743 146.0 11.9 45.5
2023 1801 140.5 12.8 54.2
2024 1882 131.0 14.3 58.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Linden High School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $162 (1.8%) $8,828 (98.2%) $8,990

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Linden High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 332nd of 416 High schoolsRanks 326th of 422 High schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Linden High School)43.440
 3.4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Linden Public School District)43.440
 3.4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Linden High School)1.78.9
 7.2%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Linden Public School District)1.78.9
 7.2%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Linden High School)13.27
 6.2%
   9th Grade Geometry (Linden Public School District)13.27
 6.2%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
10th Grade Algebra I (Linden High School)04.2
 4.2%
   10th Grade Algebra I (Linden Public School District)04.2
 4.2%
   10th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)7.813.3
 5.5%
10th Grade Algebra II (Linden High School)1217.7
 5.7%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Linden Public School District)1217.7
 5.7%
   10th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)50.835.2
 15.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Linden High School)1.68.9
 7.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Linden Public School District)18.118.6
 0.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Linden High School)97
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Linden Public School District)97
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%
End of Course Algebra II (Linden High School)11.817.5
 5.7%
   End of Course Algebra II (Linden Public School District)11.817.5
 5.7%
   End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)56.357.9
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16961801
 6.2%
African American652612
 6.1%
American Indian15
 400%
Asian3336
 9.1%
Hispanic717843
 17.6%
Pacific Islander72
 71.4%
White257248
 3.5%
Two or More Races2955
 89.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.1%54.2%
 2.9%


Schools Near Linden High School









Frequently Asked Questions about Linden High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,882 students attended Linden High School.

Linden High School ranks in the bottom 16.4% of New Jersey high schools.

Students at Linden High School are 48% Hispanic, 33% African American, 13% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Linden High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Number 1
Elementary : Number 10
Elementary : Number 2
Elementary : Number 4
Elementary : Number 5
Elementary : Number 6
Elementary : Number 8
Elementary : Number 9
Middle : Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
Middle : Myles J. McManus MIddle School


Rate Linden High School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Linden High School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
h12_340861005556 retrieved from Memory in 0 milliseconds.
None retrieved from Database in 1136 milliseconds.