How does Lynbrook High compare to other high schools in San Jose?

Lynbrook High has a SchoolScope composite score of 90.4/100, placing it at the 99th percentile statewide. 78% of students exceed standard, with a total of 823 students tested across grades and subjects.

What percentage of students exceed standards at Lynbrook High?

77.5% of students at Lynbrook High exceed the state standard on CAASPP assessments, while 92.3% meet or exceed it. The gap between these two numbers reveals whether the school pushes students beyond basic proficiency.

What is the chronic absenteeism rate at Lynbrook High?

7.1% of students at Lynbrook High are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days). This metric reflects school culture and family engagement, and is weighted at 15% in our composite score.

Lynbrook High

High School

Fremont Union High San JoseSanta Clara County95129

Composite Score

out of 100

State Percentile

of high schools

State Rank

of 1,739 California high schools

School overview

Enrollment

1,720 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

Free/Reduced Lunch

Teachers

74 full-time

College & career readiness

Graduation Rate

97.5%

AP Exam Prepared

91.0%

A-G Completion

93.2%

College-Going Rate

90.3%

Data source: California Department of Education — ACGR, CCI, CGR reports

Dashboard indicators

ELA Year-over-Year

Declined

-6.1 pts DFS change

Math Year-over-Year

Maintained

-0.3 pts DFS change

EL Proficiency (ELPAC)

26.8%

English learners at Level 4 (Well Developed) · 42 tested

Data source: California School Dashboard 2025, ELPAC 2024

Student demographics

Hispanic4.0%

White6.4%

Asian80.3%

Black0.3%

Other9.0%

Performance breakdown

Performance breakdown for Lynbrook High
Category	Percentage
Exceeded Standard	77.5%
Met Standard	14.8%
Below Standard	7.7%

What other rankings don't show you

Most rating sites report "92% proficient" for Lynbrook High and stop there. Here's what that number hides:

77.5% of students exceeded standard while 14.8% merely met it. That exceeded rate is 62.0 points above the state average of 15.5%. That's 19.8 points above the Fremont Union High district average of 57.7%. Compared to the 4 nearby schools within ~3 miles, this exceeded rate is 30.6 points higher (vs 46.9% average). The gap between "met" and "exceeded" is the difference between a school that clears the bar and one that raises it.

The graduation rate is 97.5% — above the state target. 93.2% of students complete A-G requirements for UC/CSU eligibility — a strong college readiness signal. 90.3% of graduates go on to college within a year.

Chronic absenteeism is 7.1%, better than the state average of 34.0%.

Why the exceeded vs. met split matters →