Is Ledyard High School a good school?

Ledyard High School ranks 62 nd of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ledyard High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 746 students attended Ledyard High School.

What is the racial makeup of Ledyard High School?

Students at Ledyard High School are 72% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Ledyard High School?

Ledyard High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Gales Ferry School Elementary : Gallup Hill School Elementary : Juliet W. Long School Middle : Ledyard Middle School

Ledyard High School

Summary:

Ledyard High School is a public high school serving 743 students in grades 9-12 in Ledyard, Connecticut, which is part of the Ledyard School District. The school has consistently strong academic performance, with students outperforming state averages on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. However, the school's racial diversity has declined in recent years, and its statewide ranking has fluctuated over time.

Ledyard High School's academic performance is a standout, with 59.5% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts and 56.9% proficient or better in NGSS/Science, both higher than the state averages. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.6 students per teacher. Compared to nearby schools, Ledyard High School generally outperforms New London High School and Ella T. Grasso Technical High School, but lags behind high-performing schools like Stonington High School and Marine Science Magnet High School.

While Ledyard High School's overall performance is strong, the school has faced some challenges in recent years. The racial diversity of the student population has declined, with the percentage of White students increasing from 68.92% in 2020-2021 to 68.91% in 2022-2023, while the percentage of African American and Hispanic students has decreased. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, suggesting that its performance may be influenced by factors beyond its control. However, the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (25.44% in 2022-2023) suggests that it serves a more affluent population, which may contribute to its academic success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

24 Gallup Hill Rd.
Ledyard, CT 06339

(860) 464-9600

District: Ledyard School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
62^nd of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,778

Feeder schools for Ledyard High School:

Elementary:	Gales Ferry School
	Gallup Hill School
	Juliet W. Long School
Middle:	Ledyard Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 746

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.6%

Hispanic:

11.7%

Two or more races:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ledyard High School ranks better than 57.2% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.17. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ledyard High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.6%), Hispanic (11.7%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ledyard High School is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare Ledyard High School employs 64 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ledyard High School is $18,778.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ledyard High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ledyard High School 62^nd of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Ledyard High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Ledyard School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ledyard School District 104^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ledyard High School

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Rank History for all students at Ledyard High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	63.69	92^nd	176	47.7%
2008	64.04	92^nd	176	47.7%
2009	65.24	76^th	176	56.8%
2010	76.20	38^th	186	79.6%
2011	73.64	62^nd	189	67.2%
2012	73.11	62^nd	188	67.0%
2013	73.85	55^th	193	71.5%
2015	81.23	33^rd	196	83.2%
2016	64.15	49^th	132	62.9%
2018	72.13	43^rd	121	64.5%
2021	72.43	63^rd	200	68.5%
2022	64.40	53^rd	139	61.9%
2024	58.17	62^nd	145	57.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ledyard High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	64.75	66^th	175	62.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ledyard High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	71.25	42^nd	155	72.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Ledyard High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	74.92	30^th	79	62.0%
2021	75.78	50^th	189	73.5%
2022	56.37	55^th	106	48.1%
2023	48.79	62^nd	103	39.8%
2024	55.39	56^th	102	45.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Ledyard High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	45.89	29^th	57	49.1%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Ledyard High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	84.13	1^st	2	50.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Ledyard High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	52.04	55^th	78	29.5%
2021	61.98	75^th	182	58.8%
2022	57.23	51^st	102	50.0%
2023	68.50	36^th	100	64.0%
2024	47.21	56^th	100	44.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ledyard High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	93.08	3^rd	20	85.0%

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Rank History for White students at Ledyard High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	67.75	38^th	105	63.8%
2019	37.05	84^th	113	25.7%
2021	60.07	64^th	155	58.7%
2022	46.35	67^th	117	42.7%
2023	48.58	63^rd	116	45.7%
2024	28.62	86^th	116	25.9%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ledyard High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	924	19	13	12	5	n/a	n/a	0	973
1989	913	17	16	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	959
1990	888	24	19	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	943
1991	897	27	17	12	5	n/a	n/a	0	958
1992	871	25	13	10	12	n/a	n/a	0	931
1993	937	33	8	16	13	n/a	n/a	0	1007
1994	990	31	11	15	15	n/a	n/a	0	1062
1995	961	49	23	24	26	n/a	n/a	0	1083
1996	961	49	23	24	26	n/a	n/a	0	1083
1997	930	49	34	25	30	n/a	n/a	0	1068
1998	931	47	31	24	24	n/a	n/a	0	1057
1999	916	44	31	28	39	n/a	n/a	0	1058
2000	906	53	36	41	44	n/a	n/a	0	1080
2001	907	43	26	57	39	n/a	n/a	0	1072
2002	868	42	29	75	38	n/a	n/a	0	1052
2003	868	42	29	75	38	n/a	n/a	0	1052
2004	882	50	21	51	32	n/a	n/a	0	1036
2005	880	49	32	59	39	n/a	n/a	0	1059
2006	728	37	24	42	31	n/a	n/a	0	862
2007	887	47	44	61	46	n/a	n/a	0	1085
2008	844	54	52	70	37	n/a	n/a	0	1057
2009	769	53	53	63	39	n/a	n/a	0	977
2010	739	44	43	67	33	n/a	n/a	0	926
2011	721	49	49	75	34	0	0	0	928
2012	720	52	44	70	46	0	2	0	934
2013	747	51	42	70	44	1	6	0	961
2014	675	61	36	78	32	41	10	0	933
2015	673	66	32	82	30	0	13	0	896
2016	638	57	31	75	20	0	12	0	833
2017	587	55	36	83	21	0	16	0	798
2018	547	50	32	83	25	0	22	0	759
2019	557	53	26	78	22	1	29	0	766
2020	526	58	29	93	21	1	24	0	752
2021	519	59	22	92	28	3	30	0	753
2022	531	49	22	94	23	3	36	0	758
2023	512	35	22	97	24	3	49	1	743
2024	534	29	17	87	23	4	51	1	746

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ledyard High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	973	80.0	12.1	n/a
1989	959	78.0	12.2	n/a
1990	943	77.2	12.2	n/a
1991	958	79.0	12.1	n/a
1992	931	78.4	11.8	0.6
1993	1007	74.5	13.5	0.1
1994	1062	80.2	13.2	0.7
1995	1083	77.2	14.0	1.6
1996	1083	77.2	14.0	1.6
1997	1068	76.8	13.9	1.9
1998	1057	77.4	13.7	1.9
1999	1058	78.5	13.5	1.9
2000	1080	81.2	13.3	3.5
2001	1072	84.3	12.7	n/a
2002	1052	84.1	12.5	4
2003	1052	84.1	12.5	4
2004	1036	82.0	12.6	6.5
2005	1059	70.7	15.0	n/a
2006	862	72.3	11.9	10.1
2007	1085	70.8	15.3	7.5
2008	1057	77.0	13.7	13.2
2009	977	83.1	12.7	9.1
2010	926	74.2	12.4	14.7
2011	928	68.0	13.6	14
2012	934	70.8	13.1	15.7
2013	961	72.3	13.2	18.1
2014	933	68.5	13.6	19.5
2015	896	66.0	13.5	19.3
2016	833	68.0	12.2	20.8
2017	798	65.0	12.2	25.4
2018	759	69.6	10.8	23.6
2019	766	60.1	12.7	28.9
2020	752	60.2	12.4	26.5
2021	753	61.0	12.3	28.2
2022	758	57.6	13.1	22.7
2023	743	63.6	11.6	25.4
2024	746	64.0	11.6	33.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ledyard High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	973	80.0	12.1	n/a
1989	959	78.0	12.2	n/a
1990	943	77.2	12.2	n/a
1991	958	79.0	12.1	n/a
1992	931	78.4	11.8	0.6
1993	1007	74.5	13.5	0.1
1994	1062	80.2	13.2	0.7
1995	1083	77.2	14.0	1.6
1996	1083	77.2	14.0	1.6
1997	1068	76.8	13.9	1.9
1998	1057	77.4	13.7	1.9
1999	1058	78.5	13.5	1.9
2000	1080	81.2	13.3	3.5
2001	1072	84.3	12.7	n/a
2002	1052	84.1	12.5	4
2003	1052	84.1	12.5	4
2004	1036	82.0	12.6	6.5
2005	1059	70.7	15.0	n/a
2006	862	72.3	11.9	10.1
2007	1085	70.8	15.3	7.5
2008	1057	77.0	13.7	13.2
2009	977	83.1	12.7	9.1
2010	926	74.2	12.4	14.7
2011	928	68.0	13.6	14
2012	934	70.8	13.1	15.7
2013	961	72.3	13.2	18.1
2014	933	68.5	13.6	19.5
2015	896	66.0	13.5	19.3
2016	833	68.0	12.2	20.8
2017	798	65.0	12.2	25.4
2018	759	69.6	10.8	23.6
2019	766	60.1	12.7	28.9
2020	752	60.2	12.4	26.5
2021	753	61.0	12.3	28.2
2022	758	57.6	13.1	22.7
2023	743	63.6	11.6	25.4
2024	746	64.0	11.6	33.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ledyard High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,781
2019	$16,699
2020	$18,136
2021	$17,459
2022	$17,699
2023	$18,778

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ledyard High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	766	743	3%
African American	53	35	34%
American Indian	22	24	9.1%
Asian	26	22	15.4%
Hispanic	78	97	24.4%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	557	512	8.1%
Two or More Races	29	49	69%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.9%	25.4%	3.4%

Schools Near Ledyard High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)		SBAC Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Ledyard High School	Public	9-12	24 Gallup Hill Rd.	Ledyard	06339	New London County	Ledyard School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 464-9600	746	64	11.6	33.1%	534 (71.6%)	29 (3.9%)	87 (11.7%)	17 (2.3%)	23 (3.1%)	4 (0.5%)	51 (6.8%)	58.2	62^nd of 145 public high schools	57.2%					(n/a)	56.9	59.5	26.6					$18,778
Wheeler High School	Public	7-12	297 Norwich/Westerly Rd.	North Stonington	06359	New London County	North Stonington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 535-0377	330	42	7.8	20.9%	298 (90.3%)	3 (0.9%)	15 (4.5%)	5 (1.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	79.8	29^th of 145 public high schools	80.0%					(n/a)	69.6	77.2	36.8	64.7	47.4	52.9	57.9	$20,693
Ella T. Grasso Technical High School	Public	9-12	189 Fort Hill Rd.	Groton	06340	New London County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	No	(860) 448-0220	674	61	11.0	49.3%	276 (40.9%)	44 (6.5%)	256 (38.0%)	5 (0.7%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (11.3%)	38.3	82^nd of 145 public high schools	43.4%		37.2	82^nd of 142 public high schools	42.3%		58.4	36.8	15.5					$26,701
Robert E. Fitch High School	Public	9-12	101 Groton Long Point Road	Groton	06340	New London County	Groton School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 449-7200	1,019	93	10.9	59.9%	439 (43.1%)	86 (8.4%)	270 (26.5%)	69 (6.8%)	9 (0.9%)	4 (0.4%)	139 (13.6%)								(n/a)	41.9							$21,767
Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School	Public, Magnet	11-12	574 New London Turnpike	Norwich	06360	New London County	Learn	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 215-9055	81	6	14.7	60.5%	42 (51.9%)	8 (9.9%)	17 (21.0%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (13.6%)	70.9	42^nd of 145 public high schools	71.0%					(n/a)		71.4	34.3					$16,956
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-12	36 Waller Street	New London	06320	New London County	New London School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 449-6800	234	32	7.4	86.3%	41 (17.5%)	47 (20.1%)	94 (40.2%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (20.5%)								(n/a)								$24,286
Marine Science Magnet High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	130 Shennecossett Road	Groton	06340	New London County	Learn	No	Yes	No	No	(860) 434-4800	271	24	11.2	32.8%	176 (64.9%)	3 (1.1%)	52 (19.2%)	12 (4.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.2%)	76.3	35^th of 145 public high schools	75.9%		87.3	18^th of 142 public high schools	87.3%	17	65.1	72.3	36.9					$18,396
Norwich Free Academy	Public	9-12	305 Broadway	Norwich	06360	New London County	Norwich Free Academy District	No	No	No	No	(860) 887-2505	2,001	147	13.6	54.8%	860 (43.0%)	286 (14.3%)	577 (28.8%)	111 (5.5%)	23 (1.1%)	8 (0.4%)	123 (6.1%)	36.6	83^rd of 145 public high schools	42.8%		35.6	84^th of 142 public high schools	40.8%	1	39.9	47.6	20.4
New London High School	Public	9-12	20 Chester Street	New London	06320	New London County	New London School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 437-6400	593	43	13.7	90.6%	36 (6.1%)	106 (17.9%)	412 (69.5%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.4%)								(n/a)	11.5							$23,940
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades	Public, Magnet	9-12	20 Chester Street	New London	06320	New London County	New London School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 447-6400	165	16	10.0	77.6%	31 (18.8%)	37 (22.4%)	63 (38.2%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (18.2%)								(n/a)								$23,940

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