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