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.
Lynbrook High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1280 Johnson Ave,
San Jose, CA
Fremont Union High School District
School Details
Head of School
John Dwyer
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1460
Average ACT Score
34
Math Proficiency
94%
Reading Proficiency
95%
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
97%
Niche Grade
A+
A+
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B
B-
B-
C+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Reading Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
94%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
75
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1460
Math
750
Verbal
710
Average ACT
34
Math
34
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
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
81.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
53.6%
State Average
9.9%
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%
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School Rankings
#23
Best HS For Stem in California
#27
Best College Prep Public HS in California
#41
Best Public HS in California
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
586 Students
University of California - Berkeley
532 Students
University of California - San Diego
458 Students
University of California - Davis
441 Students
University of California - Irvine
399 Students
University of Southern California
390 Students
Carnegie Mellon University
340 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
303 Students
Stanford University
279 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz
274 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science
386 Students
Business
223 Students
Biology
175 Students
Economics
121 Students
Psychology
114 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
82 Students
Electrical Engineering
71 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
70 Students
Political Science and Government
69 Students
Computer Software Engineering
68 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/14/2024
While students experience great education, the culture is very toxic. It seems that if one does not get a 4.0 or into a top 30 college, they are a failure.
1/24/2024
The science research program is extensive and pretty informative, with lots of opportunities for students to get their feet in the industry. The arts program is lacking and could use plenty of improvement.
11/23/2023
I'd say that Lynbrook, compared to the other schools in the Fremont Union District, is doing quite well academically compared to the rest, however that does come with a lot of pressure to excel. We have many top-notch athletes that carry the sports aspect of the school as well as the very academically-inclined students that represent the school at various conference, but in turn it makes it much much harder to stand out amongst my peers.
GreatSchools Reviews
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
1/6/2025
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...
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.
5/20/2024
Both my children graduated from Lynbrook high.Both got stellar education and got admitted in very good colleges. They had very different experiences thought. Older child had tight circle of few friends with whom they are still close. They preferred not to avail themselves to various clubs and activi...
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Attendance Zone
About West San Jose
List Price Range
$158K - $1.7M
Homes For Sale
15
Average Home Value
$3,235,054
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
15%
Household Income
$225,819
% of College Grads
80.7%
Median Age
49
Average House Size
1,962 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
6.4%
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