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Public high school · Regional School District 18 · Old Lyme, Connecticut

Lyme-Old Lyme High School

Lyme-Old Lyme High School rates 8.0, right at the middle of Regional School District 18's high schools, whose rated median is 8.0.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.0this school

8.0 on a one-to-ten scale; the Regional School District 18 median is 8.0.

#180 of 992 schools in Connecticut · Regional School District 18: 1 high schools rated, median 8.0

The brief

A Regional School District 18 high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 180 of 992 schools in Connecticut and 3 of 5 in Regional School District 18.

Lyme-Old Lyme High School is listed in Regional School District 18, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math67%111 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading87%111 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 77% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).2022 EdFacts; 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.3
25% of the rating
Academics
8.9
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.0
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06371; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Lyme-Old Lyme High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$127,429
Median home value
$468,200
Median rent
$1,891/mo
College educated
56.1%
Homeownership
88.5%
Poverty rate
2.3%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06371; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
31
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
39
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses
41.8% participation · state average 3 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
22 sports
11 boys' · 11 girls' · 31 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
13.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Lyme-Old Lyme High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Lyme-Old Lyme High School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Lyme-Old Lyme High School is part of Region 18 and hosts events such as the Class of 2026 graduation and NGSS testing 1. The school has been recognized as a W!SE Blue Star School for financial literacy education and received a College Success Award from GreatSchools.org 1. It was ranked 8th in Connecticut high schools by U.S. News and World Report and ranked by Newsweek as one of the best STEM schools in the country 1. The 2024-2025 state champions included the boys hockey, boys and girls crew, and girls track teams 1. The school offers world languages including Spanish, French, Chinese, and Latin, along with Advanced Placement courses and Early College Experience offerings through UConn 1. Extracurricular activities include award-winning art, music, and robotics programs 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.region18.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Lyme-Old Lyme High School serve?

Lyme-Old Lyme High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lyme-Old Lyme High School?

Lyme-Old Lyme High School has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyme-Old Lyme High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lyme-Old Lyme High School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lyme-Old Lyme High School rank in CT?

Lyme-Old Lyme High School ranks #180 of 992 schools in CT.

What is Lyme-Old Lyme High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lyme-Old Lyme High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lyme-Old Lyme High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyme-Old Lyme High School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lyme-Old Lyme High School a charter school?

No, Lyme-Old Lyme High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lyme-Old Lyme High School a Title I school?

No, Lyme-Old Lyme High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lyme-Old Lyme High School?

13.5% of students at Lyme-Old Lyme High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
392
Student-teacher ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Connecticut Planning Region 3
4-year graduation
95%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#3 of 5
Schools in district
5
District spending per student
$28,837
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.5%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 06371)
9,855
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
51.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.