Excellent
#184 of 990 schools in CT
Top 19% in state
East Lyme High School
High School · East Lyme School District · East Lyme, CT
A high school in East Lyme, CT where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 210, East Lyme, CT 06333
- Math 58% proficient (2022)
- Reading 83% proficient (2022)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Lyme High School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 71% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where East Lyme High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average429/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Lyme), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,628
Median home value
$432,600
Median rent
$1,722/mo
College educated
59.4%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06333; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
East Lyme School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $25,720NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Lyme High School is listed in East Lyme School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Lyme High School
East Lyme High School is a public high school in East Lyme, CT, part of East Lyme School District, serving approximately 927 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #184 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about East Lyme High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Lyme High School
What grades does East Lyme High School serve?
East Lyme High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend East Lyme High School?
East Lyme High School has an enrollment of approximately 927 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Lyme High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Lyme High School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Lyme High School rank in CT?
East Lyme High School ranks #184 of 990 schools in CT.
What is East Lyme High School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Lyme High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Lyme High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Lyme High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is East Lyme High School a charter school?
No, East Lyme High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Lyme High School a Title I school?
No, East Lyme High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Lyme High School?
22.8% of students at East Lyme High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 927
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 8
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (860) 739-6946
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 06333)
- 7,323
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06333; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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