Lynn English High School (LEHS) is a historic high school located at 50 Goodridge Street in Lynn, Massachusetts

Lynn, Massachusetts

Lynn is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 89,050 at the 2000 census. An old industrial center, Lynn is home to Lynn Beach and Lynn Heritage State Park and is about north of downtown Boston.-17th century:...

. A diverse, public high school, Lynn English is the rival of Lynn Classical High School

Lynn Classical High School

Lynn Classical High School is a high school in the city of Lynn, Massachusetts. The school was once located off of the Lynn Commons, but was moved to O'Callaghan Way after the controversial construction of a new facility. The new facility has had to undergo massive reconstruction after it was...

. Enrollment is approximately 1635 students
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History

English High School dates to September 12, 1887, but has since occupied several buildings and locations in the city of Lynn. Formerly housed in the Lynn Shoe School on High Street, a new building was constructed opposite of the old building at the corner of Essex and Liberty Streets in 1892, with the first class of 77 students graduating June 1893 The 1892 romanesque structure, no longer standing, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Lynn English moved to its current location at 50 Goodridge Street on former marshlands (in what is now Keaney Park) in 1931. The new building features large stately columns, white brick, and a large classical auditorium. Local legend states the foundation of the school was poured on remnants of glass tonic bottles produced by local manufacturer Lydia Pinkham. The current building was renovated and expanded in the late 1990s to include the Cavanaugh Gym complex, an enlarged cafeteria, additional parking and landscaping, as well as fully renovated classrooms and offices.

National Recognition

• The Lynn English Junior ROTC program frequently competes and is recognized nationally at numerous drill team competitions.

• In December 2008, Lynn English was named to the U.S. News and World Report listing of the Best High Schools in America.

• In March 2009, Lynn English was voted the best Low Income Academic School in Massachusetts by Businessweek Magazine.

• In mid-2009, the school was recognized as an Intel School of Distinction in Mathematics Excellence, receiving significant grant money to expand technology at the school.

Mission Statement

The mission statement of the LEHS community is To provide all students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills within a safe and supportive environment and to promote respectful, responsible behavior.

Notable alumni

• Jack Noseworthy, 1982. Actor.
• John J. Donovan, 1959. MIT Professor, Entrepreneur.
• John A. Curry
  John A. Curry
  John A. Curry was the President of Northeastern University from 1989 to 1996. Prior to serving as President, Curry was the University's Exeutive Vice President...
  
  , 1951. Fmr. President of Northeastern University.
• Lyndon LaRouche
  Lyndon LaRouche
  Lyndon Hermyle LaRouche, Jr. is an American political activist and founder of a network of political committees, parties, and publications known collectively as the LaRouche movement...
  
  , 1940. Economist.

Demographic Data

• Enrollment 1,635
• Minority Enrollment (% of total) 57.1 %

• Black Enrollment (% of total) 14.6%

• Hispanic Enrollment (% of total) 42.2%

• Asian Enrollment (% of total) 8.8%

• White Enrollment (% of total) 34.1%

• Native American Enrollment (% of total) 0.3%

• Economically Disadvantaged Student Enrollment (% of total) 69.1%