Ledyard High School

lhs.ledyard.net/

731 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ledyard High School, located in Ledyard, Connecticut, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local community. Situated on Gallup Hill Road, the school functions as a comprehensive public high school that emphasizes academic achievement, extracurricular participation, and community involvement. It is known for fostering a supportive environment that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

The school is well-regarded for its diverse range of programming, which includes rigorous core academics, elective offerings, and a robust athletics program known as the "Colonels." Beyond the classroom, Ledyard High encourages student development through various clubs, arts programs, and service organizations. By leveraging its resources and dedicated faculty, the school maintains a strong connection to the surrounding Ledyard community, consistently striving to uphold high standards of citizenship and scholastic excellence for its student body.

731

Total Students

63.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ledyard High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	516
Hispanic	89
Black	21
Asian	19
Two or More	72
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	2

White
516 (70.8%)
Hispanic
89 (12.2%)
Two or More
72 (9.9%)
Black
21 (2.9%)
Asian
19 (2.6%)
American Indian
10 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ledyard School District
Phone:	(860)464-9600
Website:	http://lhs.ledyard.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 188

Grade 10 184

Grade 11 180

Grade 12 179