Serving 184 students in grades 7-12, Parish Hill High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Parish Hill High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Chaplin, CT, encompassing approximately 63.7 square miles. It is typically a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 7.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parish Hill High School's student population of 184 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
184 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Rankings
Parish Hill High School ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parish Hill High School is 0.32, 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
#439 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 1997–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
82%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
70-79%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Pirates
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parish Hill High School's ranking?
Parish Hill High School is ranked #439 out of 939 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 41% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parish Hill High School?
The graduation rate of Parish Hill High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend Parish Hill High School?
184 students attend Parish Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Parish Hill High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parish Hill High School?
Parish Hill High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Parish Hill High School offer ?
Parish Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Parish Hill High School part of?
Parish Hill High School is part of Regional School District 11.
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