LINDEN HIGH SCHOOL
Linden High School is a public high school that is part of the Linden Public School District school district, located in LINDEN, NJ with about 1,630 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 137 teachers, Linden High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Linden High School, located at 121 W St. George Ave in Linden, New Jersey, serves as the primary public secondary educational institution for the Linden Public School District. As a comprehensive high school, it provides a diverse academic curriculum that includes college preparatory courses, honors, and Advanced Placement (AP) offerings, alongside various vocational and technical training opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that supports student achievement through a wide array of support services and extracurricular programs.
Beyond its academic core, Linden High School plays a central role in the local community by hosting a robust selection of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs. The school’s mission emphasizes personal growth, civic responsibility, and academic excellence, striving to equip its diverse student body with the skills necessary to succeed in a global society. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern initiatives, the school remains a focal point for student development and community engagement within the Linden area.
For more information, contact Linden High School at (908) 486-5432 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LINDEN, NJ 07036-3960
(908) 486-5432
LINDEN HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in LINDEN, NJ with about 1,630 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Linden Public School District
- Total Students:
- 1,630
- Teachers:
- 137
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,630 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 40.0%
- Black or African American
- 39.4%
- White
- 16.8%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.