Lewis S. Mills High School serves 703 students in grades 9-12.
Lewis S. Mills High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lewis S. Mills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lewis S. Mills High School's student population of 703 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
703 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lewis S. Mills High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lewis S. Mills High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#245 out of 940 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
n/a
13%
White
75%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis S. Mills High School's ranking?
Lewis S. Mills High School is ranked #245 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lewis S. Mills High School?
The graduation rate of Lewis S. Mills High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lewis S. Mills High School?
703 students attend Lewis S. Mills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lewis S. Mills High School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis S. Mills High School?
Lewis S. Mills High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lewis S. Mills High School offer ?
Lewis S. Mills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lewis S. Mills High School part of?
Lewis S. Mills High School is part of Regional School District 10.
School Reviews
3 9/23/2020
This school needs work, and with a newly hired superintendent, I hope that happens. It is falling behind in its cohort of other Farmington Valley School. Needs better commitment to social/emotional learning, higher standards for teaching and learning.
5 9/1/2011
There are so many nice teachers and its a safe environment
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