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East Lyme School District

East Lyme High School

#1 in Best Public High Schools in New London County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • East Lyme, CT
  • 326 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      B-
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      A+
    9. Food
      B+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      A-
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    East Lyme High School is a highly rated, public school located in East Lyme, CT. It has 1,019 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1. According to state test scores, 59% of students are at least proficient in math and 88% in reading.
    Address
    30 Chesterfield Rd
    East Lyme, CT 06333
    Telephone
    (860) 739-6946
    Website
    eastlymeschools.org/high-school
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    East Lyme High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    88%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    59%
    Average Graduation Rate
    97%
    Average SAT
    1220
    295 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    101 responses
    AP Enrollment
    41%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $83,590
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,233
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $300,200
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    96%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.26 responses
    Poll
    88%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.26 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 79 responses
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    • Spirit Week
      28%
    • Sport Events
      19%
    • Prom
      15%
    • The Morning show
      13%
    • Hypnotist
      9%
    • Cardboard Boat Race
      4%
    • Homecoming
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,019
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    14%
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.31 responses
    87%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.31 responses
    97%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.31 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    11:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $67,135
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    6.8%
    78%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.40 responses
    78%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.40 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.40 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Expenses Per Student
    $18,363/ year
    National
    $12,239
    85%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.46 responses
    48%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.46 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.46 responses
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    I had a pretty adequate time at East Lyme. These reviews are correct in that there is a culture of apathy, and ELHS is a very white school. Some people LOVE it though. I got kind of depressed my last two years (me issues, not school issues), so it got a lot less fun, but I bet I would've had an above average time if I hadn't gotten depressed. Coming to college I felt pretty prepared, because I was able to take a ton of science and math APs, and I earned sophomore status the second semester of my freshman year! My only real qualms with the academics are that they can totally add more APs, like Computer Science and World History or Geography, but don't for stupid administrative reasons. Like we can only take AP Economics online wtf. Nevertheless, I can't say my education was bad, just adequate.
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    East Lyme High School is what you make it. There are pockets of the community that are incredibly extra and dramatic, and sure there are of course our stereotypical rich brats- but most of us are down to earth and there to get into college. Compared to many schools in the area, ELHS gives it's students the freedom to really dig into their interests through their large selection of extracurriculars and elective courses. Interested in marine biology? We have a course! TV broadcasting in a school of 1500? We have that too! Sure, you may have to take exams for classes like choir but it is so worth it. People move here for the schools- this place gets you ready for college.
    We really do have fantastic teachers and great, clean facilities. Teachers who are anything less than stellar are very rare and tend to be older, so they will soon retire. The food is much better than most. I only deduct one star for the environment — while most are extremely accepting of anyone no matter what, the few who are rude or say slurs are not punished harshly enough. They punish more harshly for drug use than bullying. That being said, the counseling is the true highlight of this school. Every single person in the counseling and social work department is a gem.