Nonnewaug High School

5 Minortown Road
Woodbury, CT 06798
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Nonnewaug High School serves 676 students in grades 9-12.
Nonnewaug High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (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 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 676 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nonnewaug High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Nonnewaug High School's student population of 676 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
676 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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School Rankings

Nonnewaug High School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Nonnewaug High School is 0.20, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CT)
Overall Testing Rank
#321 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
7%
28%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
89%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.20
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Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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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 Nonnewaug High School's ranking?
Nonnewaug High School is ranked #321 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nonnewaug High School?
The graduation rate of Nonnewaug High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Nonnewaug High School?
676 students attend Nonnewaug High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Nonnewaug High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nonnewaug High School?
Nonnewaug High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nonnewaug High School offer ?
Nonnewaug High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nonnewaug High School part of?
Nonnewaug High School is part of Regional School District 14.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 676 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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