Very Good
#326 of 990 schools in CT
Top 33% in state
Nathan Hale-ray High School
High School · East Haddam School District · Moodus, CT
An East Haddam School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
15 School Drive, Moodus, CT 06469
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nathan Hale-ray High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Nathan Hale-ray High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,855
Median home value
$307,400
Median rent
$1,179/mo
College educated
35.3%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06469; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | 8–12 | 3.7 mi | 79 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
East Haddam School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $27,798NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nathan Hale-ray High School is listed in East Haddam School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nathan Hale-ray High School
Nathan Hale-ray High School is a public high school in Moodus, CT, part of East Haddam School District, serving approximately 264 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #326 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nathan Hale-ray High School
What grades does Nathan Hale-ray High School serve?
Nathan Hale-ray High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Nathan Hale-ray High School?
Nathan Hale-ray High School has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale-ray High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale-ray High School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nathan Hale-ray High School rank in CT?
Nathan Hale-ray High School ranks #326 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Nathan Hale-ray High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nathan Hale-ray High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Nathan Hale-ray High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nathan Hale-ray High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nathan Hale-ray High School a charter school?
No, Nathan Hale-ray High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nathan Hale-ray High School a Title I school?
No, Nathan Hale-ray High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nathan Hale-ray High School?
27.7% of students at Nathan Hale-ray High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 3
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (860) 873-5065
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 06469)
- 3,125
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06469; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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