E. O. Smith High School vs. Tolland High School
Should I attend E. O. Smith High School or Tolland High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
E. O. Smith High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Tolland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,094 students in grades 9-12, E. O. Smith High School ranks in the top 30% 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 51% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 739 students in grades 9-12, Tolland High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,094 students
739 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#254 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#104 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
97%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
299
177
Grade 10 Students
286
181
Grade 11 Students
257
184
Grade 12 Students
252
197
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
12%
7%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
76%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%