Serving 746 students in grades 9-12, Ledyard High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 746 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ledyard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ledyard High School's student population of 746 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
746 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ledyard High School ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ledyard High School is 0.46, 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
#423 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
12%
31%
Black
4%
12%
White
72%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ledyard High School's ranking?
Ledyard High School is ranked #423 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Ledyard High School often compared to?
Ledyard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waterford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ledyard High School?
The graduation rate of Ledyard High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Ledyard High School?
746 students attend Ledyard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ledyard High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ledyard High School?
Ledyard High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ledyard High School offer ?
Ledyard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ledyard High School part of?
Ledyard High School is part of Ledyard School District.
In what neighborhood is Ledyard High School located?
Ledyard High School is located in the Ledyard Center neighborhood of Ledyard, CT.
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