Lyndhurst High School

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841 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lyndhurst High School, located at 400 Weart Avenue in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by balancing rigorous core subjects with a variety of elective offerings, fostering an environment that encourages intellectual growth and personal responsibility among its student body.

Beyond its academic program, Lyndhurst High School places a strong value on student engagement through an array of extracurricular activities, including varsity athletics, performing arts, and diverse student organizations. These programs are intended to cultivate leadership, teamwork, and community spirit, helping to build a supportive school culture. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to equip its students with the necessary tools to succeed as productive, active members of society.

841

Total Students

61.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lyndhurst High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	388
Hispanic	380
Black	34
Asian	19
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
388 (46.1%)
Hispanic
380 (45.2%)
Black
34 (4.0%)
Asian
19 (2.3%)
Two or More
19 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	No
District:	Lyndhurst Public School District
Phone:	(201)896-2100
Website:	http://www.lyndhurstschools.net/1/Home
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	841
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 9 219

Grade 10 197

Grade 11 218

Grade 12 207