How do these schools compare?
| Metric | East Lyme High School | Waterford High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | East Lyme, CT | Waterford, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 890 | 713 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.2% | 23.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | East Lyme High School | Waterford High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,846 | $26,605 |
| District | East Lyme Schools | Waterford Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | East Lyme High School | Waterford High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.6% | 73.7% |
| African American | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% | 11.2% |
| Asian | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 6.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | East Lyme High School | Waterford High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 19 | 17 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 164:1 | 191:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.4% | 18.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 63 | 45 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.