Pomperaug Regional High School

234 Judd Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Pomperaug High School is a public high school in Southbury, Connecticut. It is part of Regional School District 15 which serves Southbury in addition to Middlebury.
Serving 995 students in grades 9-12, Pomperaug Regional High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 995 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 95% (Top 50% in CT)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Pomperaug Regional High School's student population of 995 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
995 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1979
Colors
White, Black, Grey, Red
School Calendar

School Rankings

Pomperaug Regional High School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pomperaug Regional High School is 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
#131 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)
62%
40%
79%
50%
55%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
9%
31%
Black
2%
12%
White
79%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pomperaug Regional High School's ranking?
Pomperaug Regional High School is ranked #131 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Pomperaug Regional High School often compared to?
Pomperaug Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Naugatuck High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pomperaug Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Pomperaug Regional High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pomperaug Regional High School?
995 students attend Pomperaug Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Pomperaug Regional High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pomperaug Regional High School?
Pomperaug Regional High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pomperaug Regional High School offer ?
Pomperaug Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pomperaug Regional High School part of?
Pomperaug Regional High School is part of Regional School District 15.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 995 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 95% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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