Northwestern Regional High School vs. Torrington High School
Should I attend Northwestern Regional High School or Torrington 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
Northwestern Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Torrington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 603 students in grades 9-12, Northwestern Regional 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 50-54% (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 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 945 students in grades 9-12, Torrington 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
603 students
945 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
83 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#171 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#580 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
168
303
Grade 10 Students
133
240
Grade 11 Students
151
202
Grade 12 Students
151
200
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
37%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
93%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
14%