Berlin High School
Berlin High School serves 904 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Berlin High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Berlin High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Berlin High School's student population of 904 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 904 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 83 teachers |
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School Comparison
Berlin High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Berlin High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #256 out of 951 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 25% |
| Black | 3% | 13% |
| White | 83% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 96% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Berlin School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Berlin High School is New Britain High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Emma Hart Willard School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Berlin Emma Hart Willard School Grades: PK-5 | 492 students
0.5 miles
1088 Norton Rd.
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-4151 0.5 PK-5 492 - Berlin Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 664 students
0.8 miles
899 Norton Rd.
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-0323 0.8 6-8 664 - East Berlin Richard D. Hubbard School Grades: K-5 | 211 students
1.7 miles
139 Grove St.
East Berlin, CT 06023
(860) 828-4119 1.7 K-5 211 - Berlin Mary E. Griswold School Grades: PK-5 | 505 students
2.0 miles
133 Heather Ln.
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-6336 2.0 PK-5 505 - New Britain New Britain High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,184 students
2.4 miles
110 Mill St.
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 225-6350 2.4 9-12 2,184
School Reviews
| 5 A great place to start your life....Excellent school. - Posted by Student/Alumni - kelly |
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