Nonnewaug High School vs. Shepaug Valley School
Should I attend Nonnewaug 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
Nonnewaug High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
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 671 students in grades 9-12, Nonnewaug 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 higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 12% 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
671 students
472 students
% Male | % Female
41% | 59%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#321 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)
40-44%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
76%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
55
Grade 7 Students
-
48
Grade 8 Students
-
53
Grade 9 Students
170
91
Grade 10 Students
158
89
Grade 11 Students
173
75
Grade 12 Students
170
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
10%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
88%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
