Old Saybrook Senior High School

1111 Boston Post Rd.
Old Saybrook, CT 06475

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Top 30%

Tel: (860) 395-3175

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Old Saybrook Senior High School serves 376 students in grades 9-12.

Old Saybrook Senior High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 376 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Btm 50% in CT)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
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:

School Overview

Old Saybrook Senior High School's student population of 376 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

376 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Old Saybrook Senior High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 957 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Old Saybrook Senior High School is 0.32, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#268 out of 957 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

40-44%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Old Saybrook Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

60-64%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Old Saybrook Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Old Saybrook Senior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

10%

28%

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Black

13%

White

82%

50%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Old Saybrook Senior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.32

0.66

This chart display the diversity score of Old Saybrook Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

(19-20)

≥95%

90%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

17%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Old Saybrook Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Old Saybrook School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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 90%.

How many students attend Old Saybrook Senior High School?

376 students attend Old Saybrook Senior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Old Saybrook Senior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Saybrook Senior High School?

Old Saybrook Senior High School has a student ration of 9:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Old Saybrook Senior High School part of?

Old Saybrook Senior High School is part of Old Saybrook School District.

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Date

Spring Break

April 10, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 376 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education