East Lyme High School

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East Lyme High School ranks 25 th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

East Lyme High School is a public high school serving 966 students in grades 9-12 in East Lyme, Connecticut, which is part of the Groton School District and is ranked 45 out of 158 districts in the state.

East Lyme High School consistently performs well academically, ranking 25th out of 145 Connecticut high schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in SAT/English Language Arts (80.3%), SAT/Math (41.9%), and NGSS/Science (61.4%) for 11th-grade students in 2023-2024 are significantly higher than the state averages. Additionally, East Lyme High School has a relatively diverse student population, with 76.19% White, 7.66% Hispanic, and 8.8% Asian students, which is higher than nearby schools like Old Saybrook Senior High School (80.98% White) and Lyme-Old Lyme High School (84.03% White). The school also has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (19.98% in 2022-2023) compared to many surrounding schools, such as Ella T. Grasso Technical High School (49.69%) and New London High School (93.23%), suggesting a relatively higher socioeconomic status among the student population.

East Lyme High School's consistent high performance, exceptional subgroup performance, and low student-teacher ratio of 10.5 in the 2022-2023 school year (lower than nearby schools like Ella T. Grasso Technical High School and New London High School) are notable achievements. While the school outperforms many of the surrounding schools, some nearby high-performing institutions, such as Lyme-Old Lyme High School and Marine Science Magnet High School, also demonstrate strong academic performance and are ranked among the top high schools in the state. The relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at East Lyme High School highlights the need to ensure educational opportunities for students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 9-12

30 Chesterfield Rd.
East Lyme, CT 06333

(860) 739-6946

District: East Lyme School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
25^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,600

Feeder schools for East Lyme High School:

Elementary:	Flanders School
	Lillie B. Haynes School
	Niantic Center School
Middle:	East Lyme Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 966

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.2%

Asian:

8.8%

Hispanic:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Lyme High School ranks better than 82.8% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.73. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.2%), Asian (8.8%), Hispanic (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Lyme High School is 10.5. (See more...)

Compare East Lyme High School employs 91.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Lyme High School is $21,600.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Lyme High School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Lyme High School 25^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See East Lyme High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

East Lyme School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Lyme School District 45^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Lyme High School

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Rank History for all students at East Lyme High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	80.00	18^th	176	89.8%
2008	77.53	34^th	176	80.7%
2009	80.60	17^th	176	90.3%
2010	74.68	46^th	186	75.3%
2011	80.04	18^th	189	90.5%
2012	79.46	25^th	188	86.7%
2013	77.52	36^th	193	81.3%
2015	91.31	8^th	196	95.9%
2017	86.89	21^st	140	85.0%
2018	75.08	34^th	121	71.9%
2021	87.17	23^rd	200	88.5%
2024	80.73	25^th	145	82.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at East Lyme High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	80.34	29^th	175	83.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Lyme High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	87.33	19^th	155	87.7%
2023	94.28	3^rd	70	95.7%
2024	96.47	1^st	65	98.5%

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Rank History for Female students at East Lyme High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	60.58	50^th	79	36.7%
2019	70.13	37^th	84	56.0%
2021	82.42	32^nd	189	83.1%
2022	82.15	20^th	106	81.1%
2023	80.01	24^th	103	76.7%

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Rank History for Male students at East Lyme High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	74.48	31^st	78	60.3%
2019	76.72	32^nd	80	60.0%
2021	88.21	22^nd	182	87.9%
2022	88.81	9^th	102	91.2%
2023	82.57	21^st	100	79.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at East Lyme High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	84.93	1^st	28	96.4%

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Rank History for White students at East Lyme High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	54.47	52^nd	105	50.5%
2019	62.72	46^th	113	59.3%
2021	73.82	42^nd	155	72.9%
2022	83.17	18^th	117	84.6%
2023	71.02	29^th	116	75.0%
2024	58.45	43^rd	116	62.9%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Lyme High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	964	1	19	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	995
1989	871	3	19	9	6	n/a	n/a	0	908
1990	799	2	22	14	8	n/a	n/a	0	845
1991	764	4	20	11	6	n/a	n/a	0	805
1992	741	6	27	12	7	n/a	n/a	0	793
1993	736	6	25	16	6	n/a	n/a	0	789
1994	757	8	19	21	8	n/a	n/a	0	813
1995	911	4	15	14	9	n/a	n/a	0	953
1996	911	4	15	14	9	n/a	n/a	0	953
1997	968	10	22	12	8	n/a	n/a	0	1020
1998	927	8	24	10	20	n/a	n/a	0	989
1999	931	11	29	12	15	n/a	n/a	0	998
2000	929	15	43	13	9	n/a	n/a	0	1009
2001	983	22	49	14	5	n/a	n/a	0	1073
2002	1092	17	64	20	5	n/a	n/a	0	1198
2003	1092	17	64	20	5	n/a	n/a	0	1198
2004	1113	17	71	27	6	n/a	n/a	0	1234
2005	1138	17	73	31	17	n/a	n/a	0	1276
2006	939	13	63	26	19	n/a	n/a	0	1060
2007	1125	15	85	37	21	n/a	n/a	0	1283
2008	1139	17	86	43	19	n/a	n/a	0	1304
2009	1105	19	79	37	7	n/a	n/a	0	1247
2010	1078	20	79	37	7	n/a	n/a	0	1221
2011	1054	22	84	37	6	0	5	0	1208
2012	994	20	98	36	6	0	8	0	1162
2013	943	25	107	35	6	0	11	0	1127
2014	891	23	98	34	5	0	12	0	1063
2015	885	23	97	35	2	0	11	0	1053
2016	855	33	103	40	2	1	11	0	1045
2017	837	31	91	40	2	1	17	0	1019
2018	798	24	86	62	1	3	45	0	1019
2019	750	23	96	74	2	4	53	0	1002
2020	767	12	87	70	1	2	57	0	996
2021	770	15	96	67	1	2	59	0	1010
2022	729	14	92	72	4	2	57	0	970
2023	736	14	85	74	4	2	50	1	966

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Lyme High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	995	77.0	12.9	n/a
1989	908	70.7	12.8	n/a
1990	845	67.4	12.5	n/a
1991	805	61.6	13.0	n/a
1992	793	54.8	14.4	0.5
1993	789	53.5	14.7	0
1994	813	56.6	14.4	1.2
1995	953	63.4	15.0	2.8
1996	953	63.4	15.0	2.8
1997	1020	70.9	14.4	1.5
1998	989	73.8	13.4	1.4
1999	998	78.5	12.7	2.4
2000	1009	81.8	12.3	2.5
2001	1073	84.0	12.8	n/a
2002	1198	91.5	13.1	1.8
2003	1198	91.5	13.1	1.8
2004	1234	96.2	12.8	2.4
2005	1276	86.4	14.8	n/a
2006	1060	89.8	11.8	3.1
2007	1283	88.7	14.5	2.9
2008	1304	101.6	12.8	2.5
2009	1247	101.8	12.5	3.3
2010	1221	97.9	12.4	2.9
2011	1208	95.6	12.6	7.2
2012	1162	98.8	11.7	6.3
2013	1127	99.3	11.3	9
2014	1063	99.0	10.7	8.3
2015	1053	97.0	10.8	12.5
2016	1045	94.0	11.1	12.6
2017	1019	96.1	10.6	13.6
2018	1019	100.2	10.1	12.6
2019	1002	86.7	11.5	19.7
2020	996	93.3	10.6	20.2
2021	1010	95.8	10.5	20.5
2022	970	87.4	11.0	19.4
2023	966	91.2	10.5	20

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Lyme High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	995	77.0	12.9	n/a
1989	908	70.7	12.8	n/a
1990	845	67.4	12.5	n/a
1991	805	61.6	13.0	n/a
1992	793	54.8	14.4	0.5
1993	789	53.5	14.7	0
1994	813	56.6	14.4	1.2
1995	953	63.4	15.0	2.8
1996	953	63.4	15.0	2.8
1997	1020	70.9	14.4	1.5
1998	989	73.8	13.4	1.4
1999	998	78.5	12.7	2.4
2000	1009	81.8	12.3	2.5
2001	1073	84.0	12.8	n/a
2002	1198	91.5	13.1	1.8
2003	1198	91.5	13.1	1.8
2004	1234	96.2	12.8	2.4
2005	1276	86.4	14.8	n/a
2006	1060	89.8	11.8	3.1
2007	1283	88.7	14.5	2.9
2008	1304	101.6	12.8	2.5
2009	1247	101.8	12.5	3.3
2010	1221	97.9	12.4	2.9
2011	1208	95.6	12.6	7.2
2012	1162	98.8	11.7	6.3
2013	1127	99.3	11.3	9
2014	1063	99.0	10.7	8.3
2015	1053	97.0	10.8	12.5
2016	1045	94.0	11.1	12.6
2017	1019	96.1	10.6	13.6
2018	1019	100.2	10.1	12.6
2019	1002	86.7	11.5	19.7
2020	996	93.3	10.6	20.2
2021	1010	95.8	10.5	20.5
2022	970	87.4	11.0	19.4
2023	966	91.2	10.5	20

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Lyme High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,858
2019	$18,923
2020	$18,562
2021	$19,346
2022	$20,433
2023	$21,600

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Lyme High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1002	966	3.6%
African American	23	14	39.1%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	96	85	11.5%
Hispanic	74	74
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	750	736	1.9%
Two or More Races	53	50	5.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.7%	20%	0.3%

Schools Near East Lyme High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	Total
East Lyme High School	Public	9-12	30 Chesterfield Rd.	East Lyme	06333	New London County	East Lyme School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 739-6946	966	91	10.5	20.0%	736 (76.2%)	14 (1.4%)	74 (7.7%)	85 (8.8%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (5.2%)	80.7	25^th of 145 public high schools	82.8%					(n/a)	61.4	80.3	41.9	$21,600
Waterford High School	Public	9-12	20 Rope Ferry Rd.	Waterford	06385	New London County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 437-6956	735	65	11.2	28.0%	550 (74.8%)	17 (2.3%)	82 (11.2%)	36 (4.9%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	42 (5.7%)	84.7	21^st of 145 public high schools	85.5%		79.3	29^th of 142 public high schools	79.6%	8	66.7	75.1	49.1	$24,780
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades	Public, Magnet	9-12	20 Chester Street	New London	06320	New London County	New London School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 447-6400	194	21	9.3	80.9%	34 (17.5%)	39 (20.1%)	81 (41.8%)	7 (3.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (16.0%)								(n/a)				$23,940
New London High School	Public	9-12	20 Chester Street	New London	06320	New London County	New London School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 437-6400	532	40	13.4	93.2%	31 (5.8%)	83 (15.6%)	378 (71.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	35 (6.6%)								(n/a)	11.5			$23,940
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-12	36 Waller Street	New London	06320	New London County	New London School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 449-6800	238	33	7.2	90.3%	37 (15.5%)	57 (23.9%)	96 (40.3%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (18.1%)								(n/a)				$24,286
Montville High School	Public	9-12	800 Old Colchester Rd.	Oakdale	06370	New London County	Montville School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 848-9208	499	52	9.5	37.1%	303 (60.7%)	17 (3.4%)	66 (13.2%)	43 (8.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (12.8%)								(n/a)	40.2			$22,722
Lyme-Old Lyme High School	Public	9-12	69 Lyme St.	Old Lyme	06371	New London County	Regional School District 18	No	No	No	No	(860) 434-1651	407	44	9.1	11.8%	342 (84.0%)	4 (1.0%)	31 (7.6%)	16 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	93.5	7^th of 145 public high schools	95.2%		92.8	8^th of 142 public high schools	94.4%	1	77.4	82.8	62.4	$26,546
Marine Science Magnet High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	130 Shennecossett Road	Groton	06340	New London County	Learn	No	Yes	No	No	(860) 434-4800	271	25	10.6	33.2%	180 (66.4%)	4 (1.5%)	50 (18.5%)	10 (3.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.2%)	76.3	35^th of 145 public high schools	75.9%		87.3	18^th of 142 public high schools	87.3%	17	65.1	72.3	36.9	$18,396
Ella T. Grasso Technical High School	Public	9-12	189 Fort Hill Rd.	Groton	06340	New London County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	No	(860) 448-0220	654	48	13.5	49.7%	273 (41.7%)	40 (6.1%)	248 (37.9%)	5 (0.8%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	71 (10.9%)	38.3	82^nd of 145 public high schools	43.4%		37.2	82^nd of 142 public high schools	42.3%		58.4	36.8	15.5	$26,701
Robert E. Fitch High School	Public	9-12	101 Groton Long Point Road	Groton	06340	New London County	Groton School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 449-7200	1,005	96	10.5	42.8%	454 (45.2%)	89 (8.9%)	253 (25.2%)	59 (5.9%)	10 (1.0%)	5 (0.5%)	133 (13.2%)								(n/a)	41.9			$21,767

Frequently Asked Questions about East Lyme High School

Is East Lyme High School a good school?

East Lyme High School ranks 25^th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of East Lyme High School?

Students at East Lyme High School are 76% White, 9% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend East Lyme High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 966 students attended East Lyme High School.

What schools feed into East Lyme High School?

East Lyme High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Flanders School
Elementary : Lillie B. Haynes School
Elementary : Niantic Center School
Middle : East Lyme Middle School

What district is East Lyme High School in?

East Lyme School District

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