Enrollment
1,934
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Linden, NJ
Linden High School
Federal NCES profile for Linden High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340861005556
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linden High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Linden · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Linden High School has class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linden High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Linden, NJ.
School address
District: Linden Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340861005556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
140.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Linden High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Linden High School
Linden High School is a large high school in Linden, New Jersey, enrolling 1,934 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,934 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 62/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 276 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 574 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,934 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 455 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Linden Public School District also operates Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School (711 students) and Joseph E. Soehl Middle School (710 students) alongside Linden High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Linden High School compares
Linden High School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▲ 44% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,934 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,934
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,906
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
456
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 455 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.7%
African American 32.3%
White 12.2%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Linden High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Linden Public School District, which includes Linden High School.
$23,906
Per student
-4%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.6%
State 40.6%
Federal 5.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Linden High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph E. Soehl Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Number 2 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Number 1 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Number 4 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linden High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,934 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Linden High School
How many students attend Linden High School?
Linden High School has 1,934 students enrolled. It is a high school in Linden, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden High School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linden High School?
42.7% of students at Linden High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linden High School?
The largest demographic group at Linden High School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment, in Linden, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden High School?
Linden High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Linden High School rank among public schools in Linden?
By Resource Investment Index, Linden High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Linden, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Linden on the city page.
Is Linden High School a good school?
Linden High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Linden Public School District?
Besides Linden High School, Linden Public School District also operates Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School (711 students), Joseph E. Soehl Middle School (710 students), and Number 2 (602 students). See the Linden Public School District district page for the complete list.
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