Serving 2,521 students in grades 9-12, New Britain 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 10% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 69% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Britain High School serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire district of New Britain, CT, covering approximately 13.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 2.5 miles and the furthest edge located 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Britain High School's student population of 2,521 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 156 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,521 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
156 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1850
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Britain 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 New Britain High School is 0.53, 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
#800 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
69%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.2%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Britain High School's ranking?
New Britain High School is ranked #800 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are New Britain High School often compared to?
New Britain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like E. C. Goodwin Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Britain High School?
The graduation rate of New Britain High School is 69%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend New Britain High School?
2,521 students attend New Britain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of New Britain High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Britain High School?
New Britain High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does New Britain High School offer ?
New Britain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Britain High School part of?
New Britain High School is part of New Britain School District.
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