Watertown High School vs. Nonnewaug High School
Should I attend Watertown High School or Nonnewaug 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
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Top Rankings
Watertown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Most improved public schools
Nonnewaug High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 777 students in grades 9-12, Watertown 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
777 students
671 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
41% | 59%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#516 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#321 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
186
170
Grade 10 Students
184
158
Grade 11 Students
196
173
Grade 12 Students
211
170
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
82%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%