Cheshire High School is a comprehensive public high school serving approximately 1,538 students; it is the sole comprehensive high school of Cheshire Public Schools. Located at 525 South Main Street in Cheshire, Connecticut, Cheshire High School is 15 miles north of New Haven and 25 miles south of Hartford.
Serving 1,183 students in grades 9-12, Cheshire 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 54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cheshire High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cheshire High School's student population of 1,183 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cheshire High School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheshire High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#196 out of 942 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
9%
31%
Black
4%
12%
White
73%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Diesel And Ramsey The Ram
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheshire High School's ranking?
Cheshire High School is ranked #196 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Cheshire High School often compared to?
Cheshire High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pacoima Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cheshire High School?
The graduation rate of Cheshire High School is 96%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Cheshire High School?
1,183 students attend Cheshire High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Cheshire High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheshire High School?
Cheshire High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cheshire High School offer ?
Cheshire High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cheshire High School part of?
Cheshire High School is part of Cheshire School District.
In what neighborhood is Cheshire High School located?
Cheshire High School is located in the Cheshire Village neighborhood of Cheshire, CT. There are 3 other public schools located in Cheshire Village.
School Reviews
2 9/26/2007
The quality of the education in Cheshie is suppose to be exceptional. I have found it to be anything but. In particular the entire math department should be fired!They are just plain failing to teach math to their students. I have come across teachers and coaches who are just plain rude to the point that I would like to go to the admmistration regarding their behavior (anti-bullying policies should apply to teachers and staff as well as students!).
Band is big in Cheshire. Both Jazz and Marching are supposedly excellent. There are a variety of sports to choose from, but it is really a matter of who you know and not how good you are in a few (but not all) sports. There are also numerous clubs to join, many are very good.
Although the facade of the building is OK the inside is not up to standards of other schools that are in the same income bracket as Cheshire.
Parents are involved (or overly involved, especially in sports!)
I wish I had the money to send my children to private school, as I'm not impressed with the hype!!!
2 3/9/2007
While the level of academic programs is high, along with availability of extra curricular activities, there has been a lack of attention to bullying and harrasment in this school system. By experience the faculty seems to be attentive to listening to an upset parent, but nieve to how inappropriate these kids actions have been. I was raised in this town adn it was the same when I grew up and now as a parent, even though my taxes go to Cheshire Schools, choose not to have my children attend them.
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