New Milford High School vs. Shepaug Valley School
Should I attend New Milford High School or Shepaug Valley 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
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Shepaug Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,303 students in grades 9-12, New Milford High School ranks in the top 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 33% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 472 students in grades 6-12, Shepaug Valley 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 61% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
1,303 students
472 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#423 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#142 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
76%
Graduation Rate
93%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
55
Grade 7 Students
-
48
Grade 8 Students
-
53
Grade 9 Students
364
91
Grade 10 Students
316
89
Grade 11 Students
344
75
Grade 12 Students
279
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
18%
10%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
72%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%