For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,276 students in Sandy Hook, CT.
The top ranked public high school in Sandy Hook, CT is Newtown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandy Hook, CT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Sandy Hook have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public high schools.
Sandy Hook, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newtown High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sandy Hook, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newtown High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Berkshire Rd.
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7646
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7646
Grades: 9-12
| 1,276 students
Sandy Hook, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12 Dickinson Drive
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7657
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7657
Grades: PK
| 60 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sandy Hook, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in Sandy Hook, CT include Newtown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sandy Hook?
1 public high schools are located in Sandy Hook.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandy Hook?
Sandy Hook public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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