Linden High School

121 West St. Georges Ave.
Linden, NJ 07036

www.linden.k12.nj.us/schools/lhs/

1,801 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,801

Total Students

140.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Linden High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	843
Black	612
Asian	36
Two or More	55
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
843 (46.8 %)
Black
612 (34.0 %)
White
248 (13.8 %)
Two or More
55 (3.1 %)
Asian
36 (2.0 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Linden Public School District
Phone:	(908)486-5432
Website:	http://www.linden.k12.nj.us/schools/lhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,801
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	140.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	186

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 487

Grade 10 440

Grade 11 461

Grade 12 413