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Ellington High School vs. Tolland High School

Should you attend Ellington High School or Tolland High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Ellington High School
37 Maple St.
Ellington, CT 06029
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Tolland High School
1 Eagle Hill
Tolland, CT 06084
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
n/a

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 716 students in grades 9-12, Ellington 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 65-69% (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 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 700 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
716 students
700 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ellington High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tolland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ellington High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tolland High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
57 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ellington High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tolland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ellington High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ellington School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tolland High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tolland School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#362 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
#174 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ellington High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tolland High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in CT)
55-59%
(Top 30% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ellington High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ellington School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tolland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tolland School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 10% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ellington High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ellington School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tolland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tolland School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ellington High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ellington School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tolland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tolland School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
93%
(Top 50% in CT)
≥95%
(Top 10% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ellington High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Ellington School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Tolland High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Tolland School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ellington High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Tolland High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
194
190
Grade 10 Students
175
167
Grade 11 Students
163
163
Grade 12 Students
184
180

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ellington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ellington School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tolland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tolland School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ellington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ellington School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tolland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tolland School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ellington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ellington School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tolland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tolland School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
76%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ellington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ellington School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tolland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tolland School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ellington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ellington School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tolland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tolland School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.41
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ellington High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ellington School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tolland High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tolland School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ellington High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ellington School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tolland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tolland School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ellington High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ellington School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tolland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tolland School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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