Joel Barlow High School

100 Black Rock Tpke.
Redding, CT 06896
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 768 students in grades 9-12, Joel Barlow High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 768 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 97% (Top 10% in CT)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Joel Barlow High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Joel Barlow High School's student population of 768 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
768 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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School Rankings

Joel Barlow High School ranks within the top 10% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joel Barlow High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#76 out of 942 schools
(Top 10%)
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65-69%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joel Barlow High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joel Barlow High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Joel Barlow High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
8%
30%
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Black
2%
12%
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White
82%
48%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Joel Barlow High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
97%
89%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joel Barlow High School's ranking?
Joel Barlow High School is ranked #76 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joel Barlow High School?
The graduation rate of Joel Barlow High School is 97%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Joel Barlow High School?
768 students attend Joel Barlow High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Joel Barlow High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joel Barlow High School?
Joel Barlow High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Joel Barlow High School offer ?
Joel Barlow High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joel Barlow High School part of?
Joel Barlow High School is part of Regional School District 09.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 768 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 97% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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