Serving 207 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parish Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Parish Hill High School's student population of 207 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Parish Hill High School ranks within the top 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parish Hill High School is 0.21, 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
#329 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
1%
13%
White
89%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parish Hill High School's ranking?
Parish Hill High School is ranked #329 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parish Hill High School?
The graduation rate of Parish Hill High School is 90%, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Parish Hill High School?
207 students attend Parish Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Parish Hill High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parish Hill High School?
Parish Hill High School has a student ration of 9:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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