Lyme-Old Lyme High School
407 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 342 |
| Hispanic | 31 |
| Black | 4 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Two or More | 13 |
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White342 (84.2 %)
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Hispanic31 (7.6 %)
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Asian16 (3.9 %)
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Two or More13 (3.2 %)
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Black4 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 91 |
| Grade 10 | 98 |
| Grade 11 | 105 |
| Grade 12 | 113 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 217 | 53.3% |
| Male | 189 | 46.4% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.3% |
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