Old Saybrook High School is a secondary school located in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, United States. It has a current enrollment of 444. with a student to teacher ratio of about 9.74. Old Saybrook students consistently exceed national and state averages on standardized tests.
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 (2026)
- 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%)
- 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
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
14%
32%
Black
1%
12%
White
77%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ram
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 89%.
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.
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