Cheshire High School
- Cheshire High School serves 1,445 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 87% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Cheshire High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Cheshire High School's student population of 1,445 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,445 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 106 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cheshire High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cheshire High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #132 out of 968 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 10% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 24% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 84% | 55% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.63 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥99% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cheshire School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cheshire High School is Cheshire Correctional Institution (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Dodd Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Norton School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cheshire Norton School Grades: K-6 | 418 students
1.1 miles
414 North Brooksvale Rd.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203)272-7283 1.1 K-6 418 - Cheshire Doolittle School Grades: 1-6 | 464 students
1.2 miles
735 Cornwall Ave.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203)272-3549 1.2 1-6 464 - Cheshire Dodd Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 783 students
1.4 miles
100 Park Place
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203)272-3249 1.4 7-8 783 - Cheshire Highland School Grades: K-6 | 722 students
1.5 miles
490 Highland Ave.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203)272-0335 1.5 K-6 722 - Cheshire Chapman School Grades: K-6 | 323 students
2.1 miles
38 Country Club Rd.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203)272-3591 2.1 K-6 323
School Reviews
| 2 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!!! - Posted by Parent - bouts |
| 2 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. - Posted by Parent - lbjad |
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