Southington High School serves 1,952 students in grades 9-12.
Southington High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,952 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Southington High School's student population of 1,952 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 142 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,952 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
142 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southington High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Southington High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#275 out of 940 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
3%
13%
White
80%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southington High School's ranking?
Southington High School is ranked #275 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southington High School?
The graduation rate of Southington High School is 99%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Southington High School?
1,952 students attend Southington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Southington High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southington High School?
Southington High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southington High School offer ?
Southington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southington High School part of?
Southington High School is part of Southington School District.
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