Griswold High School is the only public secondary school in Griswold, Connecticut, for grades 9 to 12. In addition to students promoted from Griswold Middle School, the school also enrolls students from the nearby towns of Canterbury, Franklin, Lisbon, Norwich, Preston, Sprague, and Voluntown.
Serving 606 students in grades 9-12, Griswold High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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: 606 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Griswold High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Jewett City, CT, encompassing approximately 37.1 square miles. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 3.5 miles, with the furthest edge located 8.2 miles away, and most families typically make a 10-12 minute drive to the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Griswold High School's student population of 606 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
606 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1936
School Motto
Compassionate, confident, creative, and resourceful members of society.
School Rankings
Griswold High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Griswold High School is 0.51, 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
#527 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.2%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
School Mascot
Wolverine
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Griswold High School's ranking?
Griswold High School is ranked #527 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Griswold High School often compared to?
Griswold High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norwich Free Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Griswold High School?
The graduation rate of Griswold High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend Griswold High School?
606 students attend Griswold High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Griswold High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Griswold High School?
Griswold High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Griswold High School offer ?
Griswold High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Griswold High School part of?
Griswold High School is part of Griswold School District.
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