Naugatuck High School vs. Derby High School
Should I attend Naugatuck High School or Derby 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
Naugatuck High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Derby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,281 students in grades 9-12, Naugatuck High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 375 students in grades 9-12, Derby High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,281 students
375 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#647 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#768 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
≤10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
30-39%
Graduation Rate
91%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
318
150
Grade 10 Students
318
94
Grade 11 Students
315
73
Grade 12 Students
330
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
33%
37%
% Black
11%
20%
% White
48%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%