Linden High

743 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Linden High School is the primary secondary institution serving the small, rural community of Linden, California. As part of the Linden Unified School District, the school functions as the focal point for local students in grades 9 through 12. Situated along East Front Street, its location reflects the school’s deep integration into the town’s agricultural landscape, fostering a close-knit environment where students and faculty often share long-standing community ties.

The school is well-regarded for maintaining a traditional academic atmosphere that emphasizes both core curriculum and community spirit. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Linden High is known for its active extracurricular programs, including competitive athletic teams—often referred to as the "Lions"—and various student organizations that promote school pride. Because of its size, the school offers a personalized learning experience, allowing for stronger mentorship opportunities between staff and students compared to larger, more urban high schools.

743

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Linden High
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	489
Black	2
Asian	15
Two or More	7
American Indian	14

Hispanic
489 (65.8%)
White
216 (29.1%)
Asian
15 (2.0%)
American Indian
14 (1.9%)
Two or More
7 (0.9%)
Black
2 (0.3%)

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:	N/A
District:	Linden Unified
Phone:	(209)887-3073
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	743
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	410
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	105

* 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 9 186

Grade 10 181

Grade 11 171

Grade 12 205