Coginchaug Regional High School is a public high school located in Durham, Connecticut and is named after the Coginchaug River. It is part of Regional School District #13, which encompasses the communities of Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall, Connecticut. Coginchaug is attended by students in grades 9 through 12.
Serving 356 students in grades 9-12, Coginchaug Regional 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 41%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coginchaug Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Coginchaug Regional High School's student population of 356 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
356 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Coginchaug Regional High School engages and supports students in rigorous learning experiences.
School Rankings
Coginchaug Regional High School ranks within the top 30% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coginchaug Regional High School is 0.29, 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
#251 out of 939 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Blue Devils
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coginchaug Regional High School's ranking?
Coginchaug Regional High School is ranked #251 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Coginchaug Regional High School often compared to?
Coginchaug Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Hampton 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 41% 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 Coginchaug Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Coginchaug Regional High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend Coginchaug Regional High School?
356 students attend Coginchaug Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Coginchaug Regional High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Coginchaug Regional High School?
Coginchaug Regional High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Coginchaug Regional High School offer ?
Coginchaug Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Coginchaug Regional High School part of?
Coginchaug Regional High School is part of Regional School District 13.
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