Housatonic Valley Regional High School
Housatonic Valley Regional High School serves 380 students in grades 9-12.
Housatonic Valley Regional High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Housatonic Valley Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Housatonic Valley Regional High School's student population of 380 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Housatonic Valley Regional High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Housatonic Valley Regional High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#507 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
2%
13%
White
79%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 3/25/2020
Our children are freshmen at this school. They are in all Honors classes and are being challenged academically. They are playing school sports and participating in theatre and other school activities. There are so many clubs and sports! The leadership of the school is strong, and they have marvelous teachers. A great choice for our children and our family.
4 3/19/2020
Wow... what a great school! The facility itself is an award-winning building - the teachers are both dedicated and engaging and the leadership is terrific. Our family looked at private schools and CHOSE this school - it has kind, decent kids - lots of clubs and activities, fantastic sports and did we mention that the teachers are A+. Choose this school!
3 1/20/2020
As a recent graduate of Housatonic, I can't say enough great things. Housatonic offers a tremendous amount of opportunity for students who are willing to take advantage of it. I found it amazing the ability to be involved in such a variety of things. A single student could be a part of musical theater and electric car and Envirothon and Night choir, all while playing a varsity sport. The same opportunity applied to the classroom as well. I felt that teachers at Housatonic were always willing to help you. I really loved was the ability (and encouragement) to go to any teacher in a specific department for help. You were not limited to just your teacher when it came to resources but rather had the ability to reach out to anyone in that department. When it comes down to it, high school is what you make of it, and every high school has its pros and cons. If you are willing to put in the work and want to take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way, you will do wonders here.
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