Lyme-Old Lyme High School

Summary:

Lyme-Old Lyme High School is a public high school serving 407 students in grades 9-12 in Old Lyme, Connecticut, part of the highly-ranked Regional School District 18. This school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance, test scores, and support for diverse student subgroups.

Lyme-Old Lyme High School is a standout institution, ranking 7th out of 145 Connecticut high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students significantly outperform state averages, with 82.8% proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts compared to 54.8% statewide, and 62.4% proficient or better in SAT/Math compared to 29.5% statewide. The school also excels in supporting various student subgroups, ranking 8th out of 100 high schools for male students and 12th out of 116 high schools for white students, both with 5-star ratings. Notably, the school's special education students ranked 1st out of 175 Connecticut high schools in the 2020-2021 school year.

Compared to nearby high schools like Montville High School, New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School, and The Morgan School, Lyme-Old Lyme High School's academic performance and student outcomes are significantly stronger. This highlights the school's ability to provide a high-quality education and support student success, though there may be opportunities to further diversify the student population and address any achievement gaps.

Detail:

Public 9-12

69 Lyme St.
Old Lyme, CT 06371

(860) 434-1651

District: Regional School District 18

SchoolDigger Rank:
7^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,546

Feeder schools for Lyme-Old Lyme High School:

Elementary:	Lyme Consolidated School
	Mile Creek School
Middle:	Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.1

Number of students: 407

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.0%

Hispanic:

7.6%

Asian:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.8%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.46. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lyme-Old Lyme High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lyme-Old Lyme High School is $26,546.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lyme-Old Lyme High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lyme-Old Lyme High School 7^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Lyme-Old Lyme High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Regional School District 18:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School District 18 19^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lyme-Old Lyme High School

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Rank History for all students at Lyme-Old Lyme High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	77.80	29^th	176	83.5%
2008	80.23	15^th	176	91.5%
2009	78.36	26^th	176	85.2%
2010	78.18	25^th	186	86.6%
2011	80.92	15^th	189	92.1%
2012	80.29	17^th	188	91.0%
2013	79.52	23^rd	193	88.1%
2015	77.92	40^th	196	79.6%
2018	90.68	14^th	121	88.4%
2019	93.85	5^th	121	95.9%
2021	92.37	10^th	200	95.0%
2022	94.08	5^th	139	96.4%
2023	92.85	8^th	142	94.4%
2024	93.46	7^th	145	95.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lyme-Old Lyme High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	97.70	1^st	175	99.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Lyme-Old Lyme High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	90.86	4^th	84	95.2%
2021	90.42	15^th	189	92.1%
2023	88.53	11^th	103	89.3%
2024	84.35	20^th	102	80.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Lyme-Old Lyme High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	88.53	12^th	78	84.6%
2019	86.80	14^th	80	82.5%
2021	91.89	9^th	182	95.1%
2022	91.75	5^th	102	95.1%
2023	90.80	7^th	100	93.0%
2024	92.63	8^th	100	92.0%

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Rank History for White students at Lyme-Old Lyme High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	83.97	17^th	105	83.8%
2019	90.17	10^th	113	91.2%
2021	86.10	18^th	155	88.4%
2022	91.67	11^th	117	90.6%
2023	91.58	7^th	116	94.0%
2024	88.63	12^th	116	89.7%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lyme-Old Lyme High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	354	0	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	362
1989	309	2	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1990	314	2	5	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	323
1991	304	4	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
1992	329	2	7	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	345
1993	337	0	5	2	9	n/a	n/a	0	353
1994	336	2	2	0	8	n/a	n/a	0	348
1995	346	3	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1996	346	3	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1997	346	2	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
1998	362	0	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	374
1999	377	0	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	388
2000	388	1	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	395
2001	402	3	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
2002	445	4	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	-1	460
2003	445	4	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	-1	460
2004	447	4	11	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	469
2005	469	2	10	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
2006	374	1	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
2007	439	3	11	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
2008	449	7	8	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	471
2009	425	3	10	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	445
2010	420	3	10	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	443
2011	411	2	13	15	1	1	4	0	447
2012	376	1	15	16	0	0	4	0	412
2013	384	1	16	16	0	0	4	0	421
2014	396	2	18	11	0	0	2	0	429
2015	408	1	16	7	0	0	5	0	437
2016	423	0	15	15	1	0	6	0	460
2017	446	0	16	16	1	0	8	0	487
2018	431	2	12	20	1	0	7	0	473
2019	427	3	9	24	1	0	7	0	471
2020	428	5	12	29	0	0	5	0	479
2021	402	7	12	25	0	0	4	0	450
2022	384	6	15	28	0	0	11	0	444
2023	342	4	16	31	0	0	13	1	407

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lyme-Old Lyme High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	362	26.0	13.9	n/a
1989	321	27.7	11.5	n/a
1990	323	28.8	11.2	n/a
1991	318	28.4	11.1	n/a
1992	345	27.3	12.6	1.4
1993	353	29.5	12.0	0
1994	348	29.3	11.9	4
1995	359	30.8	11.7	1.9
1996	359	30.8	11.7	1.9
1997	361	31.9	11.3	1.1
1998	374	32.6	11.5	1.6
1999	388	34.3	11.3	17
2000	395	35.6	11.1	3.3
2001	415	36.6	11.3	n/a
2002	460	37.9	12.2	1.7
2003	460	37.9	12.2	1.7
2004	469	38.0	12.3	2.1
2005	486	38.2	12.7	n/a
2006	382	37.9	10.1	2.4
2007	459	37.7	12.2	3.3
2008	471	41.7	11.3	2.1
2009	445	44.2	10.5	3.8
2010	443	41.8	10.6	6.1
2011	447	41.7	10.7	6
2012	412	40.7	10.1	6.8
2013	421	40.2	10.4	5.9
2014	429	41.5	10.3	5.4
2015	437	43.0	10.1	6.9
2016	460	42.0	10.9	6.5
2017	487	42.4	11.4	7.4
2018	473	46.2	10.2	5.7
2019	471	39.4	11.9	14.6
2020	479	43.2	11.0	16.5
2021	450	43.0	10.4	18.2
2022	444	41.8	10.6	11.7
2023	407	44.3	9.1	11.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lyme-Old Lyme High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	362	26.0	13.9	n/a
1989	321	27.7	11.5	n/a
1990	323	28.8	11.2	n/a
1991	318	28.4	11.1	n/a
1992	345	27.3	12.6	1.4
1993	353	29.5	12.0	0
1994	348	29.3	11.9	4
1995	359	30.8	11.7	1.9
1996	359	30.8	11.7	1.9
1997	361	31.9	11.3	1.1
1998	374	32.6	11.5	1.6
1999	388	34.3	11.3	17
2000	395	35.6	11.1	3.3
2001	415	36.6	11.3	n/a
2002	460	37.9	12.2	1.7
2003	460	37.9	12.2	1.7
2004	469	38.0	12.3	2.1
2005	486	38.2	12.7	n/a
2006	382	37.9	10.1	2.4
2007	459	37.7	12.2	3.3
2008	471	41.7	11.3	2.1
2009	445	44.2	10.5	3.8
2010	443	41.8	10.6	6.1
2011	447	41.7	10.7	6
2012	412	40.7	10.1	6.8
2013	421	40.2	10.4	5.9
2014	429	41.5	10.3	5.4
2015	437	43.0	10.1	6.9
2016	460	42.0	10.9	6.5
2017	487	42.4	11.4	7.4
2018	473	46.2	10.2	5.7
2019	471	39.4	11.9	14.6
2020	479	43.2	11.0	16.5
2021	450	43.0	10.4	18.2
2022	444	41.8	10.6	11.7
2023	407	44.3	9.1	11.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lyme-Old Lyme High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$20,661
2019	$22,213
2020	$22,595
2021	$22,961
2022	$23,902
2023	$26,546

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lyme-Old Lyme High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 5^th of 121 High schools	Ranks 8^th of 142 High schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Lyme-Old Lyme High School)	87.2	83.3	3.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 18)	85.9	83.3	2.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	52.4	9.2%
11th Grade Math (Lyme-Old Lyme High School)	76.8	69.1	7.7%
11th Grade Math (Regional School District 18)	75	69.1	5.9%
11th Grade Math (Connecticut)	40.6	34.8	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	471	407	13.6%
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	9	16	77.8%
Hispanic	24	31	29.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	427	342	19.9%
Two or More Races	7	13	85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.6%	11.8%	2.9%

Schools Near Lyme-Old Lyme High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	Total
Lyme-Old Lyme High School	Public	9-12	69 Lyme St.	Old Lyme	06371	New London County	Regional School District 18	No	No	No	No	(860) 434-1651	407	44	9.1	11.8%	342 (84.0%)	4 (1.0%)	31 (7.6%)	16 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	93.5	7^th of 145 public high schools	95.2%		92.8	8^th of 142 public high schools	94.4%	1	77.4	82.8	62.4	$26,546
Old Saybrook Senior High School	Public	9-12	1111 Boston Post Rd.	Old Saybrook	06475	Middlesex County	Old Saybrook School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 395-3175	347	41	8.3	21.9%	281 (81.0%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (11.5%)	13 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	75.8	37^th of 145 public high schools	74.5%		85.8	22^nd of 142 public high schools	84.5%	15	56.8	71.4	42.9	$28,129
East Lyme High School	Public	9-12	30 Chesterfield Rd.	East Lyme	06333	New London County	East Lyme School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 739-6946	966	91	10.5	20.0%	736 (76.2%)	14 (1.4%)	74 (7.7%)	85 (8.8%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (5.2%)	80.7	25^th of 145 public high schools	82.8%					(n/a)	61.4	80.3	41.9	$21,600
Westbrook High School	Public	9-12	156 McVeagh Rd.	Westbrook	06498	Middlesex County	Westbrook School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 399-6214	202	29	6.9	26.7%	138 (68.3%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (27.2%)	7 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)								(n/a)				$33,758
Valley Regional High School	Public	9-12	256 Kelsey Hill Rd.	Deep River	06417	Middlesex County	Regional School District 04	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 526-5328	489	50	9.8	26.0%	412 (84.3%)	6 (1.2%)	44 (9.0%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.1%)	56.9	64^th of 145 public high schools	55.9%		65.7	52^nd of 142 public high schools	63.4%	12	47.1	58.9	32.7	$25,221
Waterford High School	Public	9-12	20 Rope Ferry Rd.	Waterford	06385	New London County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 437-6956	735	65	11.2	28.0%	550 (74.8%)	17 (2.3%)	82 (11.2%)	36 (4.9%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	42 (5.7%)	84.7	21^st of 145 public high schools	85.5%		79.3	29^th of 142 public high schools	79.6%	8	66.7	75.1	49.1	$24,780
The Morgan School	Public	9-12	71 Killingworth Tpke.	Clinton	06413	Middlesex County	Clinton School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 664-6504	524	50	10.4	30.0%	394 (75.2%)	5 (1.0%)	94 (17.9%)	23 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	66.2	51^st of 145 public high schools	64.8%		65.3	53^rd of 142 public high schools	62.7%	2	55.6	61.6	36.8	$22,974
New London High School	Public	9-12	20 Chester Street	New London	06320	New London County	New London School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 437-6400	532	40	13.4	93.2%	31 (5.8%)	83 (15.6%)	378 (71.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	35 (6.6%)								(n/a)	11.5			$23,940
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades	Public, Magnet	9-12	20 Chester Street	New London	06320	New London County	New London School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 447-6400	194	21	9.3	80.9%	34 (17.5%)	39 (20.1%)	81 (41.8%)	7 (3.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (16.0%)								(n/a)				$23,940
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-12	36 Waller Street	New London	06320	New London County	New London School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 449-6800	238	33	7.2	90.3%	37 (15.5%)	57 (23.9%)	96 (40.3%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (18.1%)								(n/a)				$24,286

Frequently Asked Questions about Lyme-Old Lyme High School

What is the racial makeup of Lyme-Old Lyme High School?

Students at Lyme-Old Lyme High School are 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Lyme-Old Lyme High School?

Lyme-Old Lyme High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lyme Consolidated School
Elementary : Mile Creek School
Middle : Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School

What district is Lyme-Old Lyme High School in?

Regional School District 18

How many students attend Lyme-Old Lyme High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 407 students attended Lyme-Old Lyme High School.

Is Lyme-Old Lyme High School a good school?

Yes! Lyme-Old Lyme High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 7^th of 145 Connecticut high schools.

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