Serving 269 students in grades 9-12, Nathan Hale-ray High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nathan Hale-ray High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nathan Hale-ray High School's student population of 269 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nathan Hale-ray High School ranks within the top 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nathan Hale-ray High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#321 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
n/a
13%
White
91%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathan Hale-ray High School's ranking?
Nathan Hale-ray High School is ranked #321 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Nathan Hale-ray High School often compared to?
Nathan Hale-ray High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Morgan School, Old Saybrook Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nathan Hale-ray High School?
The graduation rate of Nathan Hale-ray High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Nathan Hale-ray High School?
269 students attend Nathan Hale-ray High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Nathan Hale-ray High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nathan Hale-ray High School?
Nathan Hale-ray High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nathan Hale-ray High School offer ?
Nathan Hale-ray High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nathan Hale-ray High School part of?
Nathan Hale-ray High School is part of East Haddam School District.
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