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
1470
Average ACT Score
34
Math Proficiency
93%
Reading Proficiency
92%
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
92%
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Math Proficiency
93%
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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
1470
Math
750
Verbal
710
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Average ACT
34
Math
33
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
564 Students
University of California - Berkeley
507 Students
University of California - San Diego
425 Students
University of California - Davis
413 Students
University of California - Irvine
382 Students
University of Southern California
353 Students
Carnegie Mellon University
333 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
318 Students
Cal Poly
284 Students
Stanford University
276 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science
352 Students
Business
219 Students
Biology
170 Students
Psychology
125 Students
Economics
115 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
76 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
71 Students
Electrical Engineering
69 Students
Computer Software Engineering
66 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
58 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/28/2026
good school but way too much pressure on kids to do well. teachers are a little hard but most of them care about the students.
6/20/2025
I would like to see higher level math classes offered, currently stops at calc bc, would like to see calc 3, lin alg, diff eq, abstract algebra. Good school for college readiness.
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 :)
GreatSchools Reviews
5/31/2026
At Lynbrook High School, the most stressful conversations don't happen in classrooms. They happen in hallways, at lunch tables, and in group chats — and they usually sound something like: "I have three AP tests in one week, I haven't slept, and I don't know how I'm going to survive."On the surface,...
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...
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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 93% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% 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 $3,212,505. 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.