East Lyme High School is a 9-12 high school in the Flanders Village region of East Lyme, Connecticut, United States. The school serves students from the towns of East Lyme and Salem, Connecticut. It is operated by East Lyme Public Schools. East Lyme High School has been open since 1967.
Serving 927 students in grades 9-12, East Lyme High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 927 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Lyme High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
East Lyme High School's student population of 927 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
927 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Rankings
East Lyme High School ranks within the top 20% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Lyme High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#167 out of 939 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
9%
31%
Black
2%
12%
White
75%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sven The Viking
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Lyme High School's ranking?
East Lyme High School is ranked #167 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are East Lyme High School often compared to?
East Lyme High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lyme-old Lyme High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Lyme High School?
The graduation rate of East Lyme High School is 97%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend East Lyme High School?
927 students attend East Lyme High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of East Lyme High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Lyme High School?
East Lyme High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does East Lyme High School offer ?
East Lyme High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Lyme High School part of?
East Lyme High School is part of East Lyme School District.
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