Serving 821 students in grades 9-12, Rham High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 821 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Rham High School's student population of 821 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
821 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rham High School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rham High School is 0.20, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#171 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
1%
13%
White
89%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rham High School's ranking?
Rham High School is ranked #171 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Rham High School often compared to?
Rham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glastonbury High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rham High School?
The graduation rate of Rham High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Rham High School?
821 students attend Rham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Rham High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rham High School?
Rham High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rham High School offer ?
Rham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rham High School part of?
Rham High School is part of Regional School District 08.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School
August 29, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School
August 29, 2024 (Thursday)
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