Torrington High School
Tel:
(860)489-2294
- Torrington High School serves 897 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Torrington High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Torrington High School's student population of 897 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 897 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 74 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Torrington High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Torrington High School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #590 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 24% |
| Black | 6% | 13% |
| White | 64% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate | 72% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | TORRINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Torrington High School is Oliver Wolcott Technical High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Torrington Middle School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Torringford School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Torrington Oliver Wolcott Technical High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 639 students
0.3 miles
75 Oliver St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860)496-5300 0.3 9-12 639 - Torrington East Tps - Prek - Regional Ed Grades: PK | 48 students
1.0 miles
215 Hogan Drive
Torrington, CT 06790
(860)489-2327 1.0 PK 48 - Torrington Torringford School Grades: PK-5 | 583 students
1.0 miles
800 Charles St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860)489-2300 1.0 PK-5 583 - Torrington Vogel-wetmore School Grades: PK-5 | 462 students
1.0 miles
68 Church St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860)489-2570 1.0 PK-5 462 - Torrington Forbes School Grades: K-5 | 373 students
1.1 miles
500 Migeon Ave.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860)489-2500 1.1 K-5 373
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