Lindenhurst Senior High School is a public high school in Lindenhurst, New York on the South Shore of Long Island. The high school is the sole high school of the Lindenhurst Union Free School District, which includes the Village of Lindenhurst and North Lindenhurst.
Serving 1,854 students in grades 9-12, Lindenhurst Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,854 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lindenhurst Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lindenhurst Senior High School's student population of 1,854 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 161 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,854 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
161 teachers
Year Founded
1975
Colors
White, Green, Yellow
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 28, 2025
School Mascot
Bulldogs
School Rankings
Lindenhurst Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lindenhurst Senior High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1059 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
34%
30%
Black
4%
16%
White
57%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lindenhurst Senior High School's ranking?
Lindenhurst Senior High School is ranked #1059 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lindenhurst Senior High School often compared to?
Lindenhurst Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter G O'connell Copiague High School, West Babylon Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lindenhurst Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lindenhurst Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lindenhurst Senior High School?
1,854 students attend Lindenhurst Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lindenhurst Senior High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lindenhurst Senior High School?
Lindenhurst Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lindenhurst Senior High School offer ?
Lindenhurst Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lindenhurst Senior High School part of?
Lindenhurst Senior High School is part of Lindenhurst Union Free School District.
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