Lewis S. Mills High School
Tel:
(860)673-0423
- Lewis S. Mills High School serves 762 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Lewis S. Mills High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%.
Top Placements
Lewis S. Mills High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lewis S. Mills High School's student population of 762 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 762 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Lewis S. Mills High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lewis S. Mills High School is 0.12, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #101 out of 951 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 25% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 94% | 54% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Regional School District 10 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lewis S. Mills High School is Canton High School (4.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Har-bur Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Burlington Har-bur Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 767 students
0.0 miles
26 Lyon Rd.
Burlington, CT 06013
(860)673-6163 0.0 5-8 767 - New Hartford Ann Antolini School Grades: 3-6 | 260 students
3.5 miles
30 Antolini Road
New Hartford, CT 06057
(860)489-4169 3.5 3-6 260 - Harwinton Harwinton Consolidated School Grades: PK-4 | 361 students
4.2 miles
115 Litchfield Rd.
Harwinton, CT 06791
(860)485-9029 4.2 PK-4 361 - New Hartford Bakerville Consolidated School Grades: K-2 | 112 students
4.3 miles
51 Cedar Ln.
New Hartford, CT 06057
(860)482-0288 4.3 K-2 112 - Canton Canton Intermediate School Grades: 4-6 | 370 students
4.6 miles
39 Dyer Ave.
Canton, CT 06019
(860)693-7717 4.6 4-6 370
School Reviews
| 5 There are so many nice teachers and its a safe environment - Posted by Student/Alumni - BAMJ1 |
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