School Overview
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.
407
Total Students
44.3
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lyme-Old Lyme High School
Demographic Student Count
White342
Hispanic31
Black4
Asian16
Two or More13
  • White
    342 (84.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    31 (7.6 %)
  • Asian
    16 (3.9 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (3.2 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.0 %)
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: Regional School District 18
Phone: (860)434-1651
Website: http://www.region18.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 36
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11
Grades Taught
Grade 9 91
Grade 10 98
Grade 11 105
Grade 12 113

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lyme-Old Lyme High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 991
Grade 1098
Grade 11105
Grade 12113
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lyme-Old Lyme High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21753.3%
Male18946.4%
Not Specified10.3%