Lynbrook High School

Lynbrook High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1280 Johnson Ave,  San Jose, CA
Fremont Union High School District
3.8
3.3
1,741 Students
A+
Niche Grade
Lynbrook High School is part of the nationally ranked Fremont Union High School District and is located in West San Jose, California. The school was founded in 1965 and has since been regarded as the best high school in the San Francisco Bay Area—consistently ranking as one of the best public high schools in the state of California. Lynbrook's academic record is stellar, with student's average SAT and ACT scores as being quite high in comparison to the rest of the country. Lynbrook has gained many notable alumni throughout the years such as the CEO of DoorDash, former CEO of Intel, Olympic swimmers and many more. Aside from its academics, Lynbrook offers many extra- and co-curricular activities and clubs. Its robotics club is highly regarded, with sponsors such as Google, Boston Scientific, Western Digital and Qualcomm, among others. The school also offers a vast range of athletic options for its students, giving pupils their choice of 17 different sports split into two seasons.

School Details

Head of School
John Dwyer
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1470
Average ACT Score
34
Math Proficiency
94%
Reading Proficiency
95%
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Reading Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
94%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1470
Math
750
Verbal
710
Average ACT
34
Math
33
English
34
Reading
34
Science
33
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
93.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
81.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
53.6%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
647:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
79.8%
Two or more races
8.8%
White
6.9%
Hispanic
3.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#23 Best HS For Stem in California
#27 Best College Prep Public HS in California
#41 Best Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 580 Students
University of California - Berkeley 527 Students
University of California - San Diego 457 Students
University of California - Davis 433 Students
University of California - Irvine 394 Students
University of Southern California 380 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 345 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 311 Students
Stanford University 275 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 270 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science 381 Students
Business 225 Students
Biology 176 Students
Psychology 118 Students
Economics 116 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 77 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 70 Students
Computer Software Engineering 69 Students
Electrical Engineering 69 Students
Political Science and Government 62 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 439 Reviews
5.0 Senior
9/30/2024
competitive environment but with lots of support and amazing teachers if you reach out. expensive facilities and many opportunities. good spirit.
5.0 Senior
8/15/2024
It's been really amazing, I love everyone there :) I will say that the environment is very competitive and because of that good friends often aren't reliable / they don't help but that's the only thing :)
4.0 Sophomore
8/3/2024
Good experience ! The best part of the school is academics. The worst part of the school is school culture.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 30 Reviews
4.0 parent
9/5/2025
not a review, question rather. the school has exceptionally better rating on scores of students with disabilities, anyone can corroborate this? is such a competitive school also a good in supporting students with special needs? what accommodations are provided that are uniquely eliminating barriers...
5.0 parent
3/7/2025
Lynbrook is a crucial stage in education, bridging the gap between middle school and college or career pathways. It typically spans four years and offers a mix of academic, social, and extracurricular experiences.Overall great school if kids love academic challenges
1.0 student
1/6/2025
As a sophomore at Lynbrook High School, I’ve found the environment to be not only unbearably competitive but deeply damaging to mental health. The academic pressure is relentless, especially in math, where the heavy workload and constant push for perfection create an atmosphere of chronic stress. Pa...
5.0 parent
7/7/2024
I’ve had three children attend & graduate from Lynbrook. Lynbrook was very competitive academically. Somewhat competitive in sports.The school really prepares its students for college where they will excel amongst their peers.

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Lynbrook High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in San Jose, CA and is served by the Fremont Union High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,741 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 94% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 95% are proficient in reading. Lynbrook High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.72, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1470 and an ACT score of 34. The average home value in this area is $3,182,026. Discover additional schools in the area, like Prospect High School, Cupertino High School, Boynton High School, and more. Learn more about what San Jose has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lynbrook High School.

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