- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Old Saybrook, CT
Old Saybrook Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Old Saybrook Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090318000684
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Old Saybrook Senior High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Old Saybrook · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Old Saybrook Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Old Saybrook Senior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Old Saybrook, CT.
School address
District: Old Saybrook School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090318000684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Old Saybrook Senior High School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 090318000684 · Old Saybrook, CT High · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 8.2:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Kathleen E. Goodwin School (383 students)
Old Saybrook Senior High School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Old Saybrook Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kathleen E. Go
Kathleen E. Goodwin School
383 students
- This school
Old Saybrook Senior High School
338 students
- Old Saybrook M
Old Saybrook Middle School
307 students
What this shows Old Saybrook Senior High School reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Old Saybrook Senior High School compares
Old Saybrook Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.2:1 | ▼ 32% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 50% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 4% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$30,705
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Old Saybrook Senior High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Old Saybrook School District reports $30,705 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Old Saybrook Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen E. Goodwin School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Old Saybrook Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Old Saybrook Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Old Saybrook Senior High School
How many students attend Old Saybrook Senior High School?
Old Saybrook Senior High School has 338 students enrolled. It is a high school in Old Saybrook, CT. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Saybrook Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Saybrook Senior High School is 8.2:1, which is 32% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Old Saybrook Senior High School?
18.2% of students at Old Saybrook Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Old Saybrook Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Old Saybrook Senior High School is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Old Saybrook, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Old Saybrook Senior High School?
Old Saybrook Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Old Saybrook Senior High School rank among public schools in Old Saybrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Old Saybrook Senior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Old Saybrook, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Old Saybrook School District?
Besides Old Saybrook Senior High School, Old Saybrook School District also operates Kathleen E. Goodwin School (383 students) and Old Saybrook Middle School (307 students). See the Old Saybrook School District district page for the complete list.