Lyman Hall High School

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Lyman Hall High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
70 Pond Hill Rd,  Wallingford, CT
Wallingford School District
3.9
3.3
936 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Joseph M Corso Jr
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
560
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
81.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
209:1

Student Diversity

Female
54%
Male
45.9%
White
67.8%
Hispanic
22.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
Black
3.1%
Two or more races
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Connecticut 263 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 188 Students
Quinnipiac University 163 Students
Central Connecticut State University 125 Students
University of New Haven 118 Students
University of Rhode Island 112 Students
Boston University 97 Students
University of Hartford 76 Students
University of New Hampshire 72 Students
Sacred Heart University 72 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 67 Students
Biology 65 Students
Nursing 64 Students
Psychology 62 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students
Criminology 33 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 29 Students
Computer Science 27 Students
Marketing 27 Students
English 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 232 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/23/2025
I think Lyman Hall High School is a great school with great resources. I have great relationships with many teachers and feel comfortable in this school. Without the staff I have created bonds with a long the way I'm not sure where my high school career would have been. The opportunities Lyman Hall has given me as well on top of everything. The ag program is amazing and getting to experience these new things and learning to grow as people with the same class for four years is just a great opportunity I wouldn't change it for the world.
4.0 Senior
1/20/2025
It's a fine school. The work is easy, they have ap classes you could take if you have room in your schedule. I love there Agricultural program
5.0 Senior
12/30/2024
Lyman Hall High School has offered me classes in areas I'm most interested in such as Medical Careers, CNA and Medical Terminology
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 7 Reviews
5.0 other
4/12/2016
The school offers so much! The staff is great, the sports are great. Courses offered are very effective.
3.0 student
7/8/2014
I am about to start my senior year at LHHS, and I would say that the school is average, if not slightly below. I've found that my experience has been similar to most of the other student reviews. There are definitely a couple of teachers who have really made a difference for me, but beyond that, I w...
2.0 other
11/11/2013
As a senior, I'd have to say the school's alright. It was better years ago and honestly it's just gotten worse over time. There are some really great teachers who have made a huge impact on my life but then there are the majority, who did not better my education whatsoever. Most complain about the "...
1.0 parent
11/10/2013
The school isn't accepting of Hispanics or blacks. Daughter was miserable so I took her out and put her in platt.

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Lyman Hall High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Wallingford, CT, in the Wallingford neighborhood, and is served by the Wallingford School District in Connecticut. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 936 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Lyman Hall High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $491,279. Discover additional schools in the area, like Village School, Heritage Baptist Academy, Choate Rosemary Hall, and more. Learn more about what Wallingford has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lyman Hall High School.

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