LYME-OLD LYME HIGH SCHOOL
Lyme-Old Lyme High School is a public high school that is part of the Regional School District 18 school district, located in Old Lyme, CT with about 473 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 46 teachers, Lyme-Old Lyme High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS), located in the coastal community of Old Lyme, Connecticut, is the flagship secondary school of Regional School District 18. Consistently recognized as one of the top-performing public high schools in the state, it is known for maintaining a rigorous academic environment characterized by small class sizes and a strong emphasis on personalized learning. The school serves a student body that benefits from a collaborative culture, dedicated faculty, and a curriculum that balances core academic disciplines with a wide array of elective opportunities designed to prepare students for higher education and professional success.
Beyond its academic reputation, LOLHS places a significant emphasis on the development of the "whole student" through a robust extracurricular program. The school features a diverse range of athletic teams, competitive arts programs, and student-led organizations that foster leadership and community engagement. By integrating local community values with high educational standards, Lyme-Old Lyme High School aims to cultivate critical thinkers and responsible citizens, maintaining a consistent track record of excellence in both regional and national rankings.
For more information, contact Lyme-Old Lyme High School at (860) 434-1651 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Old Lyme, CT 06371-2335
(860) 434-1651
LYME-OLD LYME HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Old Lyme, CT with about 473 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Regional School District 18
- Total Students:
- 473
- Teachers:
- 46.25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 473 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LYME-OLD LYME HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 53.5%
- Male
- 46.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.