Serving 932 students in grades 9-12, Lyman Hall 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 37% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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: 932 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lyman Hall High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lyman Hall High School's student population of 932 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
932 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lyman Hall High School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyman Hall High School is 0.48, 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
#413 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
20%
31%
Black
3%
12%
White
69%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyman Hall High School's ranking?
Lyman Hall High School is ranked #413 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Lyman Hall High School often compared to?
Lyman Hall High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mark T. Sheehan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lyman Hall High School?
The graduation rate of Lyman Hall High School is 91%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lyman Hall High School?
932 students attend Lyman Hall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lyman Hall High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyman Hall High School?
Lyman Hall High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lyman Hall High School offer ?
Lyman Hall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lyman Hall High School part of?
Lyman Hall High School is part of Wallingford School District.
In what neighborhood is Lyman Hall High School located?
Lyman Hall High School is located in the Wallingford Center neighborhood of Wallingford, CT. There are 4 other public schools located in Wallingford Center.
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