Thomaston School District
- For the 2021 school year, there is 1 public high school in Thomaston School District, serving 395 students. Public high school in Thomaston School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 62% statewide average). This district's average high testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Connecticut.
- The top ranked public high school in Thomaston School District is Thomaston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- public high school in Thomaston School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 91%.
- The school with highest graduation rate is Thomaston High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 45% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut public high school average of 12:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Thomaston School District |
| School District Website | http://www.thomastonschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (860) 283-6560 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CT) |
| # of Schools | 1 School | 216 Schools |
| # of Students | 395 Students | 171,701 Students |
| # of Teachers | 34 Teachers | 14,509 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
District Comparison
- Thomaston School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 139 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #131 out of 201 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 57% |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.63 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 454 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 5 Students | 8,086 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 5% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 22 Students | 38,525 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 6% | 22% |
| # of Black Students | 7 Students | 25,477 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 15% |
| # of White Students | 349 Students | 94,462 Students |
| % White Students | 88% | 55% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 301 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 12 Students | 4,396 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 259 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | - | 627 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | - | 621 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | - | 627 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | - | 625 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | - | 651 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | - | 737 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | - | 1,756 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 69 | 2,055 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 77 | 2,057 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 70 | 42,608 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 49 | 40,348 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 69 | 39,804 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 61 | 38,926 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $22,093 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,339. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $20,994 is higher than the state median of $20,069. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (CT) |
| Total Revenue | $19 MM | $33 MM |
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| Spending | $18 MM | $30 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $22,093 | $22,339 |
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| Revenue / Student | $20,994 | $20,069 |
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Thomaston School District Public High Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Thomaston High School Math: 46% | Reading: 71%Rank:6/Top 50%185 Branch Rd.10
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3030
Grades: 7-12 | 395 students
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