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Enrollment
775
High
DISTRICT 467 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LINDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 262169005870
Linden High School
7201 SILVER LAKE RD, LINDEN, MI 48451 · (810) 591-0410 · Genesee County
GRADES 09–12HIGH31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL775 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
18.5:1
42 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.0:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
20%
156 students
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 188 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 184 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 195 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 208 | 27% |
Student demographics
21%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Linden Community Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Linden High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden High School this school | 775 | 20.1% | N/A |
| St Johns High School SAINT JOHNS | 790 | 21.1% | N/A |
| Freeland Middle SchoolHigh School FREELAND | 897 | 19.4% | 54.8% |
| Huron High School NEW BOSTON | 820 | 20.5% | N/A |
| Lake Fenton High School LINDEN | 646 | 20.9% | N/A |
| Petoskey High School PETOSKEY | 862 | 18.4% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Linden High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Genesee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 775 | #199 of 844 | #8 of 33 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.5:1 | #272 of 548 | #13 of 22 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.5% | #341 of 550 | #18 of 23 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 20.1% | #578 of 654 | #27 of 28 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -18.8% | #152 of 436 | #9 of 18 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
775
-120 (-13%) vs 2020
+25% since 1990-91, when it was 618
Student : Teacher
18.5:1
was 22.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 775 | 41.9 | 18.5:1 | 20% (156) |
| 2023-24 | 827 | 39.9 | 20.7:1 | 25% (210) |
| 2022-23 | 852 | 40.2 | 21.2:1 | 26% (218) |
| 2020-21 | 895 | 40 | 22.4:1 | 21% (185) |
| 2017-18 | 954 | 40.6 | 23.5:1 | 27% (259) |
| 2015-16 | 942 | 46 | 20.5:1 | 19% (177) |
| 2010-11 | 891 | 41 | 21.7:1 | 25% (219) |
| 2000-01 | 820 | 38 | 21.6:1 | 5% (41) |
| 1990-91 | 618 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Linden High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 19% (954 to 775); teachers up 3% (40.6 to 41.9).
About Linden High School
The public high school Linden High School is located in LINDEN, Michigan. The grade span is 9 through 12, and enrollment is 775 students. Average enrollment for high schools in Michigan is about 460, so this school runs 68% larger than that.
Linden High School is one of 5 schools in Linden Community Schools, which enrolls 2,335 students in total.
Federal enrollment data show Linden High School is 88% White. Other groups include 6% multiracial and 5% Hispanic. The county population is about 72% White. Linden High School's diversity index is 21%, against a US figure of 70%.
The ratio of students to teachers is 18.5:1, with 41.9 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 21.6:1 average for high schools in Michigan. Lunch subsidy eligibility at Linden High School is 20%. Across public schools in Genesee County, the average is 61%.
Within Genesee County, the median household income is $62,281, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 23%, and about 12% of people live in poverty. Besides Linden High School, Genesee County has 157 other public schools.
The closest public school, Central Elementary School, is about 0.1 miles from Linden High School. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Linden High School is in a town close to an urbanized area, a location NCES labels Town: Fringe.
Enrollment at Linden High School dropped 13% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 895 to 775 students. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (18.5:1) than in 2020-21 (22.4:1).
The Linden High School community page is open for posts about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Genesee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
403,305
Census ACS
Median income
$62,281
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
158
58,534 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Linden Community Schools
- Linden Middle SchoolMiddle · 577 students
- Hyatt ElementaryElementary · 351 students
- Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 337 students
- Linden Elementary SchoolElementary · 295 students
Other schools in LINDEN
- Lake Fenton High SchoolHigh · 646 students
- Linden Middle SchoolMiddle · 577 students
- Hyatt ElementaryElementary · 351 students
- Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 337 students
- Linden Elementary SchoolElementary · 295 students
Other Linden High schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Linden High. Linden High School is the 2nd largest of the 4.
- Linden High SchoolLinden, NJ · 1,934 students
- Linden HighLinden, CA · 743 students
- Linden High SchoolLinden, AL · 126 students
Nearby schools
- Central Elementary School0.1 mi · 337
- Linden Middle School0.3 mi · 577
- Hyatt Elementary1.5 mi · 351
- Linden Elementary School1.6 mi · 295
- Lake Fenton High School4.1 mi · 646
- FENTON HORIZON ACADEMY4.4 mi · 48
Frequently asked questions
About Linden High SchoolHow large is Linden High School?
Linden High School enrolls approximately 775 students in grades 09-12.
Is Linden High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Linden High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Linden High School?
Approximately 18.5:1 students per teacher at Linden High School.
What is the student diversity at Linden High School?
Student demographics at Linden High School are roughly 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 6% Two or more.
Is Linden High School public or private?
Linden High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Linden Community Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.