East Lyme High School

Serving 970 students in grades 9-12, East Lyme High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

Graduation Rate Overall Testing Rank Math Proficiency Reading Proficiency Science Proficiency

Top Rankings

Overall Rank Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Science Proficiency Student Attention

School Overview

East Lyme High School's student population of 970 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years. Grades Offered Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction) Total Students 970 students

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Total Classroom Teachers 87 teachers

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School Rankings

East Lyme High School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

This School State Level (CT) Overall Testing Rank #136 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

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Student : Teacher Ratio

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Two or more races

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All Ethnic Groups

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Diversity Score

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Graduation Rate

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Eligible for Free Lunch

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

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School Statewide Testing School District Name Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Lyme High School's ranking?

East Lyme High School is ranked #136 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.

What schools are East Lyme High School often compared to? What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).

What is the graduation rate of East Lyme High School?

The graduation rate of East Lyme High School is 92%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.

How many students attend East Lyme High School? 970 students attend East Lyme High School. What is the racial composition of the student body?

75% of East Lyme High School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of East Lyme High School?

East Lyme High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does East Lyme High School offer ? East Lyme High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction). What school district is East Lyme High School part of?

Nearby Public Schools

The nearest high school to East Lyme High School is Waterford High School (4.5 miles away) The nearest middle school is East Lyme Middle School (1.6 miles away) The nearest elementary school is Flanders School (0.3 miles away) School
(Math and Reading Proficiency) (Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
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East Lyme, CT 06333
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(860) 739-4491 (Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
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(860) 739-2922 (Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
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(860) 442-4331 (Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank : Add to Compare Grades: K-4 | 229 students 3.3 miles 7 West Main St.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-3961

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