Serving 1,094 students in grades 9-12, E. O. Smith 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 51% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,094 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E. O. Smith High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
E. O. Smith High School's student population of 1,094 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,094 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
E. O. Smith High School ranks within the top 30% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E. O. Smith High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#254 out of 940 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
5%
13%
White
76%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E. O. Smith High School's ranking?
E. O. Smith High School is ranked #254 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are E. O. Smith High School often compared to?
E. O. Smith High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coventry High School, Tolland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of E. O. Smith High School?
The graduation rate of E. O. Smith High School is 97%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend E. O. Smith High School?
1,094 students attend E. O. Smith High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of E. O. Smith High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E. O. Smith High School?
E. O. Smith High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does E. O. Smith High School offer ?
E. O. Smith High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is E. O. Smith High School part of?
E. O. Smith High School is part of Regional School District 19.
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