Simsbury High School

34 Farms Village Rd.
Simsbury, CT 06070
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,217 students in grades 9-12, Simsbury High School ranks in the top 10% 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 66% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,217 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 97% (Top 10% in CT)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Simsbury High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Simsbury High School's student population of 1,217 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,217 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Simsbury High School ranks within the top 10% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Simsbury High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#88 out of 942 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Simsbury High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Simsbury High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Simsbury High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Simsbury High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
7%
5%
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Hispanic
11%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Simsbury High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
12%
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White
72%
48%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Simsbury High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Simsbury High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
97%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Simsbury High School and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Simsbury High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Simsbury High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Simsbury High School's ranking?
Simsbury High School is ranked #88 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Simsbury High School often compared to?
Simsbury High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Simsbury High School?
The graduation rate of Simsbury High School is 97%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Simsbury High School?
1,217 students attend Simsbury High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Simsbury High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Simsbury High School?
Simsbury High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Simsbury High School offer ?
Simsbury High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Simsbury High School part of?
Simsbury High School is part of Simsbury School District.
In what neighborhood is Simsbury High School located?
Simsbury High School is located in the Simsbury Center neighborhood of Simsbury, CT. There are 3 other public schools located in Simsbury Center.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,217 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 97% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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