- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340861005556
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 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 49/100 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
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+81 students YoY
Linden High School held near 1,882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+81 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 140.5 → 131.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+81 students YoY 340861005556 · Linden, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,934 enr · 13.8:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School (711 students)
Linden High School held near 1,882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+81 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 140.5 → 131.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Linden High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Linden High School
1,934 students
- Myles J. Mcman 711
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School
711 students
- Joseph E. Soeh 710
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
710 students
- Number 2 602
Number 2
602 students
- Number 1 454
Number 1
454 students
- Number 4 447
Number 4
447 students
What this shows Linden High School reports 1,934 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linden High School compares
Linden High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$25,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
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.
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
District finance for Linden Public School District reports $25,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,934 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,801 (2022-23) → 1,882 (2023-24), nearly flat (+81).
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.