Torrington High School is the lone public high school in the city of Torrington, Connecticut, United States. The current high school building opened in 1963 and was renovated in 2000.
Serving 1,034 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 17% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,034 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Torrington High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Torrington, CT, encompassing approximately 40.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Torrington High School's student population of 1,034 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,034 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Torrington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Torrington High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#625 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
81%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Torrington High School's ranking?
Torrington High School is ranked #625 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Torrington High School often compared to?
Torrington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oliver Wolcott Technical High School, Northwestern Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Torrington High School?
The graduation rate of Torrington High School is 81%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend Torrington High School?
1,034 students attend Torrington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Torrington High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Torrington High School?
Torrington High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Torrington High School offer ?
Torrington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Torrington High School part of?
Torrington High School is part of Torrington School District.
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