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Lyman Hall High School

High School · Wallingford School District · Wallingford, CT

A Wallingford School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

70 Pond Hill Road, Wallingford, CT 06492

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation20.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$26,268
Chronic Absenteeism19.1%

Students at Lyman Hall High School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

34.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lyman Hall 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average471/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wallingford), 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

$101,757

Median home value

$328,400

Median rent

$1,346/mo

College educated

39%

Homeownership

72.3%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06492; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
20.8% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·42 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Choate Rosemary HallPrivate · tuition6.59–121.4 mi868Compare →
High Road School of Wallingford-hsPrivate · tuition5.6K–122.6 mi60Compare →
B.e.s.t. AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9K–122.7 mi33Compare →
Benhaven SchoolPrivate · tuition7.62–122.7 mi40Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Wallingford School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#9 of 12
District spending per student
$26,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lyman Hall High School is listed in Wallingford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lyman Hall High School

Lyman Hall High School is a public high school in Wallingford, CT, part of Wallingford School District, serving approximately 932 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #539 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lyman Hall High School

What grades does Lyman Hall High School serve?

Lyman Hall High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lyman Hall High School?

Lyman Hall High School has an enrollment of approximately 932 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyman Hall High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lyman Hall High School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lyman Hall High School rank in CT?

Lyman Hall High School ranks #539 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Lyman Hall High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lyman Hall High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Lyman Hall High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyman Hall High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lyman Hall High School a charter school?

No, Lyman Hall High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lyman Hall High School a Title I school?

No, Lyman Hall High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lyman Hall High School?

34.3% of students at Lyman Hall 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
932
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
87
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 7
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.1%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 06492)
44,099
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
43.8
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 06492; 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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