EAST LYME HIGH SCHOOL
East Lyme High School is a public high school that is part of the East Lyme School District school district, located in East Lyme, CT with about 1,019 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 100 teachers, East Lyme High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
East Lyme High School, located at 30 Chesterfield Rd. in East Lyme, Connecticut, is the sole public high school serving the East Lyme Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for maintaining high academic standards and offering a rigorous curriculum that includes a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and comprehensive elective offerings. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to prepare students for post-secondary success by fostering critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and community engagement.
Beyond its academic reputation, East Lyme High School is known for its active school culture and strong commitment to student development outside the classroom. The school hosts a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, award-winning performing arts departments, and various student-led clubs and organizations. By balancing a challenging instructional environment with diverse opportunities for social and creative expression, the school strives to cultivate a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to pursue their individual interests while preparing them for the challenges of college and career life.
For more information, contact East Lyme High School at (860) 739-6946 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
East Lyme, CT 06333-1244
(860) 739-6946
EAST LYME HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in East Lyme, CT with about 1,019 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- East Lyme School District
- Total Students:
- 1,019
- Teachers:
- 100.25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,019 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST LYME HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.3%
- Asian
- 8.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Black or African American
- 2.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.