Serving 66 students in grades 6-12, 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 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- 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:
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Student Attention
School Overview
Linden Hill High School's student population of 66 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
66 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Linden Hill High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. 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
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
29%
31%
Black
50%
15%
White
12%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District
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?
66 students attend Linden Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Linden Hill High School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Linden Hill High School?
Linden Hill High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Linden Hill High School offer ?
Linden Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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