Serving 64 students in grades 8-12, Linden Hill High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Linden Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Linden Hill High School's student population of 64 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Linden Hill High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
48%
29%
Black
39%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Linden Hill High School?
The graduation rate of Linden Hill High School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 83%.
How many students attend Linden Hill High School?
64 students attend Linden Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Linden Hill High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Linden Hill High School?
Linden Hill High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Linden Hill High School offer ?
Linden Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Linden Hill High School part of?
Linden Hill High School is part of Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District.
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