Stonington High School

176 South Broad St.
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 599 students in grades 9-12, Stonington High School ranks in the top 30% 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Stonington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

Stonington High School's student population of 599 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
599 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Stonington High School ranks within the top 30% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stonington High School is 0.24, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CT)
#200 out of 940 schools
(Top 30%)
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45-49%
39%
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75-79%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
6%
29%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
87%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
This chart display the diversity score of Stonington High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stonington High School's ranking?
Stonington High School is ranked #200 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Stonington High School often compared to?
Stonington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert E. Fitch 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 39% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stonington High School?
The graduation rate of Stonington High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Stonington High School?
599 students attend Stonington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Stonington High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stonington High School?
Stonington High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Stonington High School offer ?
Stonington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stonington High School part of?
Stonington High School is part of Stonington School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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