[2] Old Saybrook students consistently exceed national and state averages on standardized tests.

[3] The school, its students and its teachers have won numerous awards in academics, the arts, athletics and other areas.

In 1976, a re-creation of the first submarine ever used in battle, the American Turtle, was designed by Joseph Leary and constructed by Fred Frese as a Bicentennial project.

Old Saybrook High School's track and field teams have had much success in the previous years, winning several conference tournaments.

Old Saybrook High School currently offers the sports: soccer, field hockey, cross country, football (co-op with Westbrook High School), cheerleading, basketball, indoor track, swimming, outdoor track, lacrosse, crew, golf, softball, baseball, and tennis.