Lynbrook High School

We moved to this area specifically so my kids could attend this school - my son is a sophomore in his second year at Lynbrook. As advertised, Lynbrook provides a challenging academic environment, offering multiple AP, honors and advanced, technical coursework and has a great record for test scores & college placement with its graduates. Although the campus itself appears a bit dated, classroom equipment is top notch. However I suspect that most of the steller academic results are due to students' home environments (parents) rather than from teachers. Sports not emphasized much, although they do excel in a few areas: tennis, water polo, track & field. The school has more clubs than I've ever heard of a school having and a very tight-knit student body. Extracurricular activities are wholesome - don't ever hear of kids getting into any kind of trouble around here. The school is addressing the perception that Lynbrook students lack social skills by implementing a program to practice presenting, public speaking and working in groups. School population is mainly Asian/Indian - we are not - caucasians are definitely in the minority. But that has never been an issue for my son.
--Submitted by a parent

Great community, low crime rate, respectful students. Bullying is almost unheard of, and most of the students focus on their academic life over their social one. Although most of the school is composed of Asians (76%), racism, homophobia, etc are considered uncommon, and looked-down upon. Even with the curriculum already significantly harder than myriad other public schools, students still strive for 3.8 unweighted GPA's. Compared to straight-A students from other schools, Lynbrook students generally do much better in college. The sport teams may not be considered dominant, with a few exceptions, but the academics more than make up for it. Non-Lynbrook attendants may complain that they "study too much," and have "no social skills," but, in fact, they do. Lynbrook students not only successfully display social collectiveness, but they also accomplish leadership ingenuity. Regardless, pupils work independently with aptitude, as well as amicably without bigotry. This rating is not composed of biased comments; it is based upon average, statistical facts and observations. Although I wrote this in a third person's viewpoint, I am currently attending Lynbrook as a sophomore. Go Vikings! (:
--Submitted by a student

Studies on a college level. Excellent curriculum with several Honors and AP classes offered. I have a senior here and I'm very pleased. The school is safer then other high schools.
--Submitted by a parent

This school provided an outstanding education for anyone interested in progressing to competitive higher educations. Quite frankly, the majority of these graduates have taken multiple college education courses, and/or advanced placement courses. The year I graduated there were over 30 valedictorians recognized because they all had straight A's with AP credits, and quite a few service project hours. Some of the courses are quite difficult, but this is good preparation for college courses. There is a high number of asian population students, and many have parents with higher education. I generally scored above average, and am now a doctor. I would send my kids to this school if I had the choice.
--Submitted by a student

Excellent academic school. One of the best high schools in the area if you son or daughter want to go on to a top notch University. However, this is a terrible High School for competitive sports. By competitive, I mean Football/Wrestling/Baseball. Their basketball team has done well though. Sorry, but badmiton is not a comptetitive sport!! It does not take that much skill to hit a piece of plastic with a tennis racket. The few real athletes that stand out never get the respect they deserve and the coaches that want to build up the sports program do not get the respect or finanacial help they deserve. I spoken to a number of college recruiters (Berkeley, UCLA, Harvard) who had told me that the academic achievement of Lynbrook's students are very impressive, but these kids have not social skills and this is hurting them.
--Submitted by a parent

I was a student. The student body is very competitive and intelligent. Most students go on to top universities. You'll meet so many of the smartest people here. Bullying is almost unheard of in Lynbrook High. Large Chinese(taiwanese) American Student body and a good number of Indian students study in lynbrook high.
--Submitted by a student

Lynbrook is, briefly, an amazing school. I can see why everyone is trying to move here - LHS IS an exceptional school! Friendly students and caring teachers. Not as large as Monta Vista, and not as hardcore as Lowell, yet LHS is just as good or even better than those other schools! Large Chinese and Indian student body. Most teachers are organized and teach very well, although there are a few bad eggs. Excellent sports and extracurriculars. Lynbrook's cross-country coach is highly dedicated and very well-known. Dance, band, orchestra, and many other extracurriplars are simply amazing. For many students, this school is highly competitive, but ultimately it's entirely up to the student to be either highly competitive or non-competitive. Excellent college preparation, unforgettable experiences - highly recommended school!
--Submitted by a student

I think it is an excellent school. It is extremely competitive and kids work very hard to do well in this school. If you can survive and do well in this competitive environment, you are well prepared to handle pressure of any top university!
--Submitted by a parent

Lynbrook's scores are improving and it's a great school
--Submitted by a parent

From my experience, Lynbrook is an amazing school. The environment inspires my daughter to do her best. Their Speech and Debate team as, well as their FBLA program are also remarkable. The amount of parent involvement is moderate because all the students are so self-sufficient that there is really no need to check over things as a parent. The teachers are also very involved. In general, if your child has the opportunity to attend Lynbrook, don't hesitate to enroll them!
--Submitted by amy, a parent