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
98%
Niche Grade
A+
A+
A+
B
B-
B
C+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.72
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Reading Proficiency
95%
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Math Proficiency
94%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
74
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Full Time Teachers
74
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Teachers in First or Second Year
5.6%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1460
Math
750
Verbal
710
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Average ACT
34
Math
34
English
34
Reading
34
Science
33
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Number of AP Courses
17
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AP Pass Rate
93.6%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very High
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Average
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
78.8%
State Average
19.4%
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Science
50.2%
State Average
11.2%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
647:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
53.6%
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Female
46.4%
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Asian
81.3%
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Two or more races
5.6%
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White
5.5%
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Hispanic
3.6%
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Filipino
<1%
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Native American
<1%
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Black
<1%
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Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#26
Best HS For Stem in California
#31
Best College Prep Public HS in California
#40
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
577 Students
University of California - Berkeley
524 Students
University of California - San Diego
447 Students
University of California - Davis
430 Students
University of California - Irvine
395 Students
University of Southern California
373 Students
Carnegie Mellon University
345 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
317 Students
Stanford University
277 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
274 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science
367 Students
Business
219 Students
Biology
176 Students
Psychology
122 Students
Economics
114 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
76 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
72 Students
Computer Software Engineering
67 Students
Electrical Engineering
65 Students
Political Science and Government
60 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/29/2025
My favorite thing about going to Lynbrook was the support I got from the teachers and faculty, during exams, college applications, and homework help in general. My least favorite thing was the very competitive academic culture, which made it harder to connect with my peers at times.
11/4/2024
The academic stress and school culture is definitely not the best here, as students are very competitive and teachers make the classes very hard.
6/18/2024
Overall, Lynbrook is a great place to keep yourself challenged and motivated. The environment pushes you to be your best self. There are a multitude of clubs and organizations to get involved in. However, there are times when the difficulty can overwhelm you, but it can be overcome.
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
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.
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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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 1460 and an ACT score of 34. The average home value in this area is $3,211,261. 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.