Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lynden Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Lynden Academy's student population of 407 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
Lynden Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lynden Academy is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1382 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
85%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Lynden Academy is ranked #1382 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lynden Academy often compared to?
Lynden Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Meridian High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lynden Academy?
The graduation rate of Lynden Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lynden Academy?
407 students attend Lynden Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lynden Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lynden Academy?
Lynden Academy has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lynden Academy offer ?
Lynden Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Lynden Academy part of?
Lynden Academy is part of Lynden School District.
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