Naugatuck High School is a public high school in Naugatuck, New Haven County, Connecticut, US. The old high school, now an intermediate school, was located on Hillside Ave. The new school is located at 543 Rubber Avenue. The building was constructed in 1959.
Serving 1,272 students in grades 9-12, Naugatuck 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 16% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,272 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Naugatuck High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Naugatuck High School's student population of 1,272 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 30, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 6, 2026
Campus Size
30
School Motto
Excellence through Diversity
School Rankings
Naugatuck 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 Naugatuck High School is 0.67, 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
#682 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
37%
31%
Black
13%
12%
White
42%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Greyhound
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Naugatuck High School's ranking?
Naugatuck High School is ranked #682 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Naugatuck High School often compared to?
Naugatuck High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pomperaug Regional High School, Derby High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Naugatuck High School?
The graduation rate of Naugatuck High School is 88%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Naugatuck High School?
1,272 students attend Naugatuck High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Naugatuck High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Naugatuck High School?
Naugatuck High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Naugatuck High School offer ?
Naugatuck High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Naugatuck High School part of?
Naugatuck High School is part of Naugatuck School District.
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