Enrollment
2,062
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 250711001080
Lynn English High — Lynn, MA
Federal NCES profile for Lynn English High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 36
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lynn · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
137.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lynn English High compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lynn English High reports 2,062 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 137.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 0% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 12 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 258 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lynn spends $23,095 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 3.5% from local sources (property taxes), 70.4% from the state, and 26.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lynn English High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,062 | top 99% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
— 31% above state mean
Top 93% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$23,095
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 258 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,062 Top 99% in Massachusetts — larger than 1% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 137.0
Students per teacher 15.9:1 +31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250711001080
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.9%
African American 9.5%
Asian 6.8%
White 5.7%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 12
Counselors (FTE) 8.0
Students per counselor 258:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 136
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lynn, which includes Lynn English High.
$23,095
Per student
-19%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 3.5%
State 70.4%
Federal 26.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,795
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,584
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about Lynn English High
How many students attend Lynn English High?
Lynn English High has 2,062 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lynn, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynn English High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynn English High is 15.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lynn English High?
The largest demographic group at Lynn English High is Hispanic or Latino at 74.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lynn, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lynn English High?
Lynn English High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.