Linden High School in Linden, MI

At a glance

Reported students

775

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

41.92

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan high enrollment

79th percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

351

Linden High School: 775 reported students.

State peer staffing position

55th percentile

18.5:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 834
Teachers (FTE): 42
Student–teacher ratio: 19.9:1

What the reported data says about Linden High School

Linden High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Linden. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Linden Community Schools. NCES reports 775 students for 2024–25.

Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, close to the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (88.3%) and multiracial (5.7%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Linden High School

1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.92 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.4%
Students with disabilities: 25.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 20.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White88.3%
Hispanic5.3%
Black0.8%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

13 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Linden Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

577 reported students

Hyatt Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–03

351 reported students

Central Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 04–05

337 reported students

Linden Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–03

295 reported students

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Public schools near Linden High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Central Elementary School Elementary · Linden Community Schools	04–05	337	0.1 mi
Lake Fenton High School High · Lake Fenton Community Schools	08–12	646	4.1 mi
Fenton Horizon Academy High · Fenton Area Public Schools	09–12	48	4.4 mi
Fenton Senior High School High · Fenton Area Public Schools	09–12	982	4.5 mi
Byron Area High School High · Byron Area Schools	09–12	200	6.9 mi
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center High · Swartz Creek Community Schools	06–12	93	10 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Linden High School

What grades does Linden High School serve?

Linden High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Linden Community Schools.

How many students attend Linden High School?

Linden High School reported 775 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 834 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Linden High School?

The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 775 students and 41.92 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Linden High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Linden High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Linden Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Linden High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

20.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Linden High School in?

Linden High School is part of Linden Community Schools, based in Linden, MI, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Linden High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central Elementary School (0.1 mi), Lake Fenton High School (4.1 mi), Fenton Horizon Academy (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.