{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"East Lyme High School","outOfStateSupporters":28.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4358542,"projectId":8644814,"letterContent":"Thank you for donation to support our literacy classroom. We use the calming work station daily. The think putty is a popular fidget student use while brainstorming ideas for writing and discussion. \r\nThe mindfulness quote of the day calendar often inspires our journal writings and provides positivity and a moment of reflection that is key for adolescence. \r\nThese raise laptop holder allows students to work at different location or at a standing table which allows for flexibility. Being able to create flexible work station allows for choice and improved attitudes towards writing. \r\n\r\nThese are small, yet impactful contributions to the class. We appreciate the support of this grant that made this happen.","fullyFundedDate":1723592443415,"projectUrl":"project/tranquil-balance-writing-station/8644814/","projectTitle":"Tranquil Balance Writing Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. R. Literacy Support","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4358542_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543314547092","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4358542"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_44133","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":890,"numTeachers":100,"percentFrplEligible":24,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":74,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"8.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.4,"schoolId":44133,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about East Lyme High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"East Lyme High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/east-lyme-public-schools/east-lyme-high-school/44133"}
Join the 14 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
East Lyme High School is
a rural public school
in East Lyme, Connecticut that is part of East Lyme Public Schools.
It serves 890 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 8.9:1.
Its teachers have had 18 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Public School
Grades 9 - 12
890 Students
100 Teachers
30 Chesterfield RdContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
Boost support for our school's classrooms. Share this page with friends and family who want to make a difference. If you're a teacher, sign up to get started!
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
18%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
East Lyme High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 5, 2025
DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students
in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
East Lyme High School
$17,145
raised using DonorsChoose
18
projects
funded
13
teachers
funded
14
donors
3
projects
for
basic supplies
3
projects for
technology
2
projects for
books
East Lyme High School has received support from
10 individuals from Connecticut and
4 individuals out-of-state.