For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,254 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 59% (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 98%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newtown High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sandy Hook, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newtown High School
(Math: 59% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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