Killingly High School is a public high school in Killingly, Connecticut. The school reported 792 students and 65 FTE classroom teachers for the 2014–2015 school year. Killingly High is the only public high school in the Killingly School District, which is on the eastern edge of Windham County.
Serving 744 students in grades 9-12, Killingly 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 23% 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: 744 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Killingly High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Killingly High School's student population of 744 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
744 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
School Motto
Great Things Happen Here!
School Rankings
Killingly 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 Killingly High School is 0.39, 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 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
32%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
46%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.7%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
None (formerly Redmen)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Killingly High School's ranking?
Killingly High School is ranked #527 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Killingly High School often compared to?
Killingly High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Woodstock Academy, Plainfield High School 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 Killingly High School?
The graduation rate of Killingly High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend Killingly High School?
744 students attend Killingly High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Killingly High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Killingly High School?
Killingly High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Killingly High School offer ?
Killingly High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Killingly High School part of?
Killingly High School is part of Killingly School District.
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