This school is a good school. It is better then some of the surrounding schools such as Becton. There are challenging honors classes and even special education classes. Overall it is a good school except the guidance councilors, some of them are too lazy and seem unapproachable . But they hired a new
... Read more counselor who helps children that are going through tough times in their lives. I would suggest sedning your child here! Read less
Posted by a student on 12/27/08
Alright, for those that say that LHS is a bad school, you are wrong. It is by far not a perfect school or at the level of BCA. However, it isn't as bad as some people say. The teachers here are wonderful and they do what they can to help you. They will stay after or before school until you understand
... Read more the topic fully. I saw a review that said the music department was bad. Are you joking? This is the best music department in Bergen County (with the exception of the Bergen County Band). Mr. Dellosa does a great job at commanding the band to a high level. The athletics program is pretty good, also. P.S. To anyone who said that their child wasn't getting a high level of education, it's because you arent in any honors classes. That's where students get challenged Read less
Posted by a student on 09/28/08
As a student who recently graduated i'd have to say that LHS has improved drastically over the past four years that i have been there. The new principal and v.p are fantasic. Mr. Crowell was a wonderful man, but my new principal, Mr. Sabato, actually got to know me. He reached out to the kids and still
... Read more with a strong backbone of rules he was fun. He let a spring pep rally occur and let the student government be in charge. He made sure that all students were involved and the pep rally was a success. The new pool, new track, new field, and plenty of new EXPERIENCED teachers are going to be a fantastic addition to the school and I'm actually sad to say that I'm not going to be able to experience it. Read less
Posted by a student on 06/23/08
All of you people dont have any idea what your talking about. This is one of the greatest schools to attend and if you think otherwise then I feel sorry for you. It doesnt matter what school you go to, it all matters on the student. So if your child isn't doing well at Lyndhurst High School then don't
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Posted by a student on 06/18/08
There are so many dedicated teachers that go beyond the book education to help when you are willing to accept the help. I wouldn't have done as well if I didn't have so many teachers that were willing to push me because I asked for the help.
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Posted by a student on 01/25/08
Lyndhurst High School is an immaculate facility that barely reaches the curriculum level of average high schools. The teachers and other staff members are courteous and somewhat well-educated. However, if your child attends this high school after being transfered from a New York school, he or she will
... Read more be shocked to discover Lyndhurst's extremely low academic programs. Although this could be an advantage to receive high grades for your child, it would give false hope and security when it comes to attending college. Read less
Posted by a student on 06/08/07
I moved here from another town so that my child could get a better education. So far I am not pleased with this school at all. The school implemented that each child must do 20 hours of community service each year. What they consider there community services to be is a far cry from what community services
... Read more are all about.I have called my childs counselor on several occasions and the counselor never knows what in the world is going on. The school is not that populated. I feel that some of the teachers are really not concerned with teaching the kids. Overall im not very pleased with this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/07/07
First off if you the school has changed drastically over the years...All kids have lab days where they complete hands on activities to furthermore enhance their skills.
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Posted by a student on 04/26/07
I am a parent of a freshman student attending Lyndhurst High School. Drama department is excellent. They take a swift approach to discipline. As with all NJ public schools; a parent has to push hard to get tutors - but they are available in the Honors Program. There isn't much additional when it comes
... Read more to after school sports unless you're a football fanatic. Personally, I find Lyndhurst an unfriendly urban/suburban community. It's saving grace is the close proximity to New York City. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/07/07
As parents we are pleased with the improvements made over the years at LHS, both with the facility and in the curricular areas. I was surprised at the high standards academically in most of the classes. The teachers are dedicated to their teaching and to the kids. Of course some of the kids are not
... Read more guided or parented in the best way for their potential but I think Lyndhurst is making important improvements and soon the bad rap they have had will be on the rise. Read less
* In 2007-2008 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy, math and science. The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Student enrollment:
675
Students per teacher:
20
Full-time teachers:
33
Number of classrooms:
29
Vocational Education
Accounting, Drivers Ed, Health, Keyboarding/Typing, Phys Ed, Word Processing
Arts
Art
Music
Choral, Music
English
Literature, Speech/Debate
Advanced Placement
Science, Social Studies
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Lyndhurst schools — Lyndhurst High School is located at 400 Weart Ave, Lyndhurst NJ 07071. 400 Weart Ave is in the 07071 ZIP code in Lyndhurst, NJ The school district for Lyndhurst High School is the Lyndhurst School District. Lyndhurst High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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