At a glance
Reported students
890
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
89.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut high enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
365
East Lyme High School: 890 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
9.9:1 reported; state peer median 11.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 985
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
What the reported data says about East Lyme High School
East Lyme High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in East Lyme. It is one of 5 current school records connected to East Lyme School District. NCES reports 890 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 high schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 650 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.9:1, below the Connecticut median of 11.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.1%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 19 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking East Lyme High School
- 1How do the reported 9.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 89.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 14%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.5%
- Hispanic10.1%
- Black1.9%
- Asian9.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
19 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in East Lyme School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East Lyme Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
716 reported students
Lillie B. Haynes School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
365 reported students
Flanders School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
242 reported students
Niantic Center School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
198 reported students
Public schools near East Lyme High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford High School High · Waterford School District | 09–12 | 713 | 4.7 mi |
| New London High School High · New London School District | 09–12 | 605 | 4.8 mi |
| Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades High · New London School District | 09–12 | 171 | 4.8 mi |
| New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Pathway High · New London School District | 06–12 | 268 | 5.5 mi |
| Montville High School High · Montville School District | 09–12 | 491 | 6.6 mi |
| Lyme-Old Lyme High School High · Regional School District 18 | 09–12 | 367 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Lyme High School
What grades does East Lyme High School serve?
East Lyme High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in East Lyme School District.
How many students attend East Lyme High School?
East Lyme High School reported 890 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 209 Connecticut high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 985 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Lyme High School?
The calculated ratio is 9.9:1, based on 890 students and 89.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 11.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East Lyme High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Lyme High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Lyme School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East Lyme High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is East Lyme High School in?
East Lyme High School is part of East Lyme School District, based in East Lyme, CT, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Lyme High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Waterford High School (4.7 mi), New London High School (4.8 mi), Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.