Mark T. Sheehan High School vs. Lyman Hall High School
Should I attend Mark T. Sheehan High School or Lyman Hall High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Mark T. Sheehan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Lyman Hall High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 746 students in grades 9-12, Mark T. Sheehan High School ranks in the bottom 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 28% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 955 students in grades 9-12, Lyman Hall High School ranks in the bottom 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 26% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
746 students
955 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
90 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#507 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#487 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
61%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
178
278
Grade 10 Students
165
216
Grade 11 Students
188
219
Grade 12 Students
215
242
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
20%
20%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
69%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
