Is Lyman Hall High School a good school?

Lyman Hall High School ranks 70 th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lyman Hall High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 932 students attended Lyman Hall High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lyman Hall High School?

Students at Lyman Hall High School are 69% White, 20% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Lyman Hall High School?

Lyman Hall High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Evarts C. Stevens School Elementary : Moses Y. Beach School Elementary : Pond Hill School Elementary : Rock Hill School Middle : Dag Hammarskjold Middle School

Lyman Hall High School

Summary:

Lyman Hall High School is a public high school serving around 930 students in grades 9-12 in Wallingford, Connecticut, which is part of the Wallingford School District. The school has a diverse student population, with 70% identifying as white, 18.71% Hispanic, 4.73% Asian, and 3.01% African American.

Academically, Lyman Hall High School's performance is mixed compared to state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, 51.2% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, lower than the district (53.1%) and state (54.8%) averages. In SAT/Math, the school had 27.2% proficiency, also lower than the district (26%) and state (29.5%) averages. However, the school performed better in NGSS/Science, with 55.6% proficiency, compared to 55.3% for the district and 46.7% for the state. The school has a relatively high percentage of students (32.04%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools, Lyman Hall High School's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than Mark T. Sheehan High School, also in the Wallingford School District. However, both schools perform significantly better than the two Meriden high schools, Orville H. Platt High School and Francis T. Maloney High School, in terms of test scores and overall school rankings. Notably, Cheshire High School, located about 5.78 miles away, is a significantly higher-performing school, ranking 56th out of 200 Connecticut high schools in 2020-2021.

Detail:

Public 9-12

70 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492

(203) 294-5350

District: Wallingford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
70^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,351

Feeder schools for Lyman Hall High School:

Elementary:	Evarts C. Stevens School
	Moses Y. Beach School
	Pond Hill School
	Rock Hill School
Middle:	Dag Hammarskjold Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 932

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.3%

Hispanic:

19.7%

Asian:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lyman Hall High School ranks better than 51.7% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.81. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lyman Hall High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.3%), Hispanic (19.7%), Asian (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lyman Hall High School is 10.7. (See more...)

Compare Lyman Hall High School employs 87.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lyman Hall High School is $22,351.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lyman Hall High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lyman Hall High School 70^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Lyman Hall High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Wallingford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wallingford School District 100^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lyman Hall High School

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Rank History for all students at Lyman Hall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	58.49	107^th	176	39.2%
2008	66.17	81^st	176	54.0%
2009	64.09	83^rd	176	52.8%
2010	62.25	100^th	186	46.2%
2011	61.73	103^rd	189	45.5%
2012	68.12	87^th	188	53.7%
2013	69.76	79^th	193	59.1%
2015	75.62	45^th	196	77.0%
2016	56.20	57^th	132	56.8%
2017	64.30	56^th	140	60.0%
2018	56.00	64^th	121	47.1%
2019	62.25	56^th	121	53.7%
2021	57.65	90^th	200	55.0%
2022	71.73	41^st	139	70.5%
2023	59.69	62^nd	142	56.3%
2024	52.81	70^th	145	51.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lyman Hall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	45.29	91^st	175	48.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lyman Hall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	55.68	64^th	155	58.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Lyman Hall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	47.15	58^th	79	26.6%
2019	56.72	52^nd	84	38.1%
2021	60.38	77^th	189	59.3%
2022	59.12	52^nd	106	50.9%
2023	54.35	56^th	103	45.6%
2024	47.60	59^th	102	42.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Lyman Hall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.60	32^nd	57	43.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Lyman Hall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	49.01	57^th	78	26.9%
2019	46.14	57^th	80	28.8%
2021	48.95	97^th	182	46.7%
2022	57.99	50^th	102	51.0%
2023	35.26	62^nd	100	38.0%
2024	44.21	59^th	100	41.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lyman Hall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	62.83	3^rd	18	83.3%
2021	53.72	39^th	104	62.5%
2023	52.89	19^th	63	69.8%

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Rank History for White students at Lyman Hall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	38.91	77^th	105	26.7%
2019	51.27	64^th	113	43.4%
2021	41.22	95^th	155	38.7%
2022	47.80	63^rd	117	46.2%
2023	35.16	79^th	116	31.9%
2024	36.28	76^th	116	34.5%

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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

Review counts

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by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, June 18, 2014

I Love Lyman Hall. I had nothing but great memories made there as well as did learn a whole lot. I especially enjoyed learning from my vo-ag teacher Mrs. Amenta. She inspired me to progress within what she taught me in school when she taught me back in 1996. I did open my own little business called Home Sweet Home Arrangements all due to her and her teachings, inspiration, and incouragement. Even though I hated the bus ride from New Haven to Wallingford; I would love to go back in time and re-live my high school moments again. Also, as one of my English teachers said my junior & senior year that most students constantly say I cnt wait to be done with high school; but you will always say once you leave I would love to go back. I truly never believed him but I find myself often saying I would do anything and would love to go back if I could. Close Quote

by a student
Saturday, September 10, 2011

amazing agricultural program and educational facility that prepared me fully for college! (graduated with HONORS!!!) Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lyman Hall High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	891	17	8	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	949
1989	883	16	17	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	936
1990	837	9	24	28	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	898
1991	871	7	17	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	915
1992	883	12	16	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	932
1993	936	16	15	21	2	n/a	n/a	0	990
1994	997	15	17	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	1056
1995	939	18	17	32	5	n/a	n/a	0	1011
1996	939	18	17	32	5	n/a	n/a	0	1011
1997	944	13	24	33	8	n/a	n/a	0	1022
1998	927	13	20	37	9	n/a	n/a	0	1006
1999	976	12	24	50	4	n/a	n/a	0	1066
2000	964	12	23	61	5	n/a	n/a	0	1065
2001	981	25	31	75	1	n/a	n/a	0	1113
2002	1021	30	35	91	1	n/a	n/a	0	1178
2003	1021	30	35	91	1	n/a	n/a	0	1178
2004	1002	27	37	96	5	n/a	n/a	0	1167
2005	1066	33	29	96	7	n/a	n/a	0	1231
2006	837	33	21	85	5	n/a	n/a	0	981
2007	1031	38	19	106	8	n/a	n/a	0	1202
2008	1006	35	24	102	4	n/a	n/a	0	1171
2009	1001	30	30	112	2	n/a	n/a	0	1175
2010	974	29	32	118	3	n/a	n/a	0	1156
2011	937	30	37	140	0	0	0	0	1144
2012	916	32	41	138	1	0	0	0	1128
2013	925	31	44	129	1	1	4	0	1135
2014	870	33	47	140	3	1	4	0	1098
2015	850	37	44	153	2	0	4	0	1090
2016	817	30	44	177	3	0	2	0	1073
2017	765	26	39	199	2	1	4	0	1036
2018	818	26	37	186	0	1	8	0	1076
2019	795	33	39	198	0	1	8	0	1074
2020	761	31	42	191	2	0	10	0	1037
2021	719	22	45	191	3	0	37	0	1017
2022	664	22	48	188	3	0	30	0	955
2023	651	28	44	174	1	0	30	2	930
2024	646	30	43	184	0	1	25	3	932

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lyman Hall High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	949	81.0	11.7	n/a
1989	936	71.1	13.1	n/a
1990	898	79.0	11.3	n/a
1991	915	78.5	11.6	n/a
1992	932	77.7	11.9	2.8
1993	990	73.7	13.4	0.2
1994	1056	75.9	13.9	6.5
1995	1011	74.2	13.6	7.5
1996	1011	74.2	13.6	7.5
1997	1022	77.3	13.2	6.2
1998	1006	78.3	12.8	4.1
1999	1066	79.6	13.4	7.8
2000	1065	80.1	13.3	7.4
2001	1113	80.1	13.9	n/a
2002	1178	87.1	13.5	1.3
2003	1178	87.1	13.5	1.3
2004	1167	87.9	13.3	7.6
2005	1231	82.1	15.0	n/a
2006	981	87.8	11.2	5.9
2007	1202	86.8	13.8	8
2008	1171	92.1	12.7	6.7
2009	1175	100.2	12.8	8.9
2010	1156	91.3	12.6	11.1
2011	1144	87.9	13.0	11.6
2012	1128	89.6	12.5	11.9
2013	1135	89.7	12.6	17.7
2014	1098	88.6	12.3	18.9
2015	1090	90.0	12.1	20.4
2016	1073	94.0	11.4	20.7
2017	1036	90.5	11.4	22.4
2018	1076	95.3	11.2	22.1
2019	1074	88.4	12.1	27.9
2020	1037	96.4	10.7	31.9
2021	1017	93.8	10.8	30.8
2022	955	90.4	10.5	33
2023	930	96.7	9.6	32
2024	932	87.1	10.7	34.3

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 Lyman Hall High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	949	81.0	11.7	n/a
1989	936	71.1	13.1	n/a
1990	898	79.0	11.3	n/a
1991	915	78.5	11.6	n/a
1992	932	77.7	11.9	2.8
1993	990	73.7	13.4	0.2
1994	1056	75.9	13.9	6.5
1995	1011	74.2	13.6	7.5
1996	1011	74.2	13.6	7.5
1997	1022	77.3	13.2	6.2
1998	1006	78.3	12.8	4.1
1999	1066	79.6	13.4	7.8
2000	1065	80.1	13.3	7.4
2001	1113	80.1	13.9	n/a
2002	1178	87.1	13.5	1.3
2003	1178	87.1	13.5	1.3
2004	1167	87.9	13.3	7.6
2005	1231	82.1	15.0	n/a
2006	981	87.8	11.2	5.9
2007	1202	86.8	13.8	8
2008	1171	92.1	12.7	6.7
2009	1175	100.2	12.8	8.9
2010	1156	91.3	12.6	11.1
2011	1144	87.9	13.0	11.6
2012	1128	89.6	12.5	11.9
2013	1135	89.7	12.6	17.7
2014	1098	88.6	12.3	18.9
2015	1090	90.0	12.1	20.4
2016	1073	94.0	11.4	20.7
2017	1036	90.5	11.4	22.4
2018	1076	95.3	11.2	22.1
2019	1074	88.4	12.1	27.9
2020	1037	96.4	10.7	31.9
2021	1017	93.8	10.8	30.8
2022	955	90.4	10.5	33
2023	930	96.7	9.6	32
2024	932	87.1	10.7	34.3

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 Lyman Hall High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$18,534
2019	$18,796
2020	$19,048
2021	$21,061
2022	$21,756
2023	$22,351

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lyman Hall High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 56^th of 121 High schools	Ranks 62^nd of 142 High schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Lyman Hall High School)	70.2	56.3	13.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Wallingford School District)	68.2	57	11.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	52.4	9.2%
11th Grade Math (Lyman Hall High School)	38.9	30.6	8.3%
11th Grade Math (Wallingford School District)	41.3	30.3	11%
11th Grade Math (Connecticut)	40.6	34.1	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1074	930	13.4%
African American	33	28	15.2%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	39	44	12.8%
Hispanic	198	174	12.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	795	651	18.1%
Two or More Races	8	30	275%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.9%	32%	4.1%

Schools Near Lyman Hall 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
Lyman Hall High School	Public	9-12	70 Pond Hill Road	Wallingford	06492	New Haven County	Wallingford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 294-5350	932	87	10.7	34.3%	646 (69.3%)	30 (3.2%)	184 (19.7%)	43 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (2.7%)	52.8	70^th of 145 public high schools	51.7%		59.7	62^nd of 142 public high schools	56.3%	8	55.6	51.2	27.2	$22,351
Mark T. Sheehan High School	Public	9-12	142 Hope Hill Road	Wallingford	06492	New Haven County	Wallingford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 294-5900	724	63	11.4	30.1%	471 (65.1%)	19 (2.6%)	153 (21.1%)	43 (5.9%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	33 (4.6%)	53.2	68^th of 145 public high schools	53.1%		62.9	58^th of 142 public high schools	59.2%	10	55.2	54.9	25.1	$22,465
North Haven High School	Public	9-12	221 Elm Street	North Haven	06473	New Haven County	North Haven School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 239-1641	957	85	11.2	27.4%	659 (68.9%)	48 (5.0%)	135 (14.1%)	78 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (3.9%)	73.7	40^th of 145 public high schools	72.4%		71.5	45^th of 142 public high schools	68.3%	5	68.2	65.6	36.1	$22,458
Cheshire High School	Public	9-12	525 South Main St.	Cheshire	06410	New Haven County	Cheshire School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 250-2511	1,183	105	11.2	16.2%	868 (73.4%)	42 (3.6%)	112 (9.5%)	128 (10.8%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (2.5%)								(n/a)	69.5			$21,933
REGIONS secure Hamden	Public	5-12	995 Sherman Avenue	Hamden	06514	New Haven County	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 566-2030	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School	Public	9-12	298 Oregon Rd.	Meriden	06450	New Haven County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	No	(203) 238-6260	738	69	10.6	45.5%	301 (40.8%)	48 (6.5%)	346 (46.9%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.2%)	24.1	108^th of 145 public high schools	25.5%		36.8	83^rd of 142 public high schools	41.5%	25		36.5	18.2	$28,531
The Bridge at ACES	Public	6-12	261 Skiff Street	Hamden	06517	New Haven County	Area Cooperative Educational Services	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 507-5545	33	8	3.9	51.5%	2 (6.1%)	19 (57.6%)	9 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (9.1%)								(n/a)
Orville H. Platt High School	Public	9-12	220 Coe Ave.	Meriden	06450	New Haven County	Meriden School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 235-7963	1,184	74	15.9	80.5%	208 (17.6%)	156 (13.2%)	753 (63.6%)	17 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (3.7%)	20.1	113^th of 145 public high schools	22.1%		19.6	108^th of 142 public high schools	23.9%	5	34.8	31.7	10.0	$17,598
Francis T. Maloney High School	Public	9-12	121 Gravel St.	Meriden	06450	New Haven County	Meriden School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 238-2334	1,301	85	15.2	72.6%	308 (23.7%)	164 (12.6%)	728 (56.0%)	37 (2.8%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (4.2%)	26	102^nd of 145 public high schools	29.7%		24.6	100^th of 142 public high schools	29.6%	2	28.3	43.1	17.3	$17,775
North Branford High School	Public	9-12	49 Caputo Rd.	North Branford	06471	New Haven County	North Branford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 484-1465	439	49	8.9	26.2%	357 (81.3%)	11 (2.5%)	54 (12.3%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)								(n/a)		60.4		$26,429

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