Serving 338 students in grades 9-12, Old Saybrook Senior 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Old Saybrook Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Old Saybrook, CT, encompassing approximately 21.6 square miles. Typically, residents can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Old Saybrook Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Old Saybrook Senior High School's student population of 338 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
338 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Old Saybrook Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Saybrook Senior High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#319 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
77%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Saybrook Senior High School's ranking?
Old Saybrook Senior High School is ranked #319 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Old Saybrook Senior High School often compared to?
Old Saybrook Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Regional High School, Nathan Hale-ray High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Old Saybrook Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Old Saybrook Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend Old Saybrook Senior High School?
338 students attend Old Saybrook Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Old Saybrook Senior High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Old Saybrook Senior High School?
Old Saybrook Senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Old Saybrook Senior High School offer ?
Old Saybrook Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Old Saybrook Senior High School part of?
Old Saybrook Senior High School is part of Old Saybrook School District.
School Calendar
View the Old Saybrook Senior High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Spring Break-No School
April 12, 2027 (Monday)
Spring Break-No School
April 12, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Tentative
June 10, 2027 (Thursday)
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