Linden High School
Linden, NJ · Linden Public School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
312th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 23%▼ Declining
121 West St. Georges Ave., Linden, NJ 07036
(908)486-5432NCES ID 340861005556Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Linden High School 312th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 23% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2019 to 23th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 462 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,882 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35.2% | 48.3% | ▲ 13.1 pts | |
| Black | 36.5% | 32.7% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| White | 24.5% | 13.3% | ▼ 11.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 3.0% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 2.3% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $541K in zip 07036 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Linden High School
- #361Abraham Clark High SchoolRoselle Public School District · 1.2 mi away361st of 404
ELA 21% ▼17 · Math 10% =Compare - –Raymond J. Lesniak Experience, Strength, & Hope Recovery HSUnion County Vocational-Technical School District · 1.6 mi awayCompare
- #247Roselle Park High SchoolRoselle Park Public School District · 2.1 mi away247th of 404
ELA 46% ▲8 · Math 24% ▲14Compare - #337Rahway High SchoolRahway Public School District · 2.3 mi away337th of 404
ELA 29% ▼9 · Math 10% =Compare - #151Arthur L. Johnson High SchoolClark Township Public School District · 2.6 mi away151st of 404
ELA 62% ▲24 · Math 36% ▲26Compare - #321Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical AcademyElizabeth Public Schools · 3 mi away321st of 404
ELA 32% ▼6 · Math 13% ▲3Compare - #252J. Christian Bollwage Finance AcademyElizabeth Public Schools · 3 mi away252nd of 404
ELA 56% ▲18 · Math 12% ▲2Compare - #112Cranford High SchoolCranford Public School District · 3 mi away112th of 404
ELA 66% ▲28 · Math 44% ▲34Compare
What school district is Linden High School in?
Linden High School is part of the Linden Public School District district in Linden, New Jersey.
Is Linden High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Linden High School 312th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 23% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Linden High School?
Hispanic 48%, Black 33%, White 13%, Two or more races 3% (1,882 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Linden High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07036 is $541K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.