Serving 215 students in grades 9-12, Tourtellotte Memorial 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than 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 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tourtellotte Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Tourtellotte Memorial High School's student population of 215 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tourtellotte Memorial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tourtellotte Memorial High School is 0.32, 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
#555 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
11%
31%
Black
n/a
12%
White
82%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tourtellotte Memorial High School's ranking?
Tourtellotte Memorial High School is ranked #555 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Tourtellotte Memorial High School often compared to?
Tourtellotte Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bacon Academy, Tolland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tourtellotte Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Tourtellotte Memorial High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Tourtellotte Memorial High School?
215 students attend Tourtellotte Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Tourtellotte Memorial High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tourtellotte Memorial High School?
Tourtellotte Memorial High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tourtellotte Memorial High School offer ?
Tourtellotte Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tourtellotte Memorial High School part of?
Tourtellotte Memorial High School is part of Thompson School District.
In what neighborhood is Tourtellotte Memorial High School located?
Tourtellotte Memorial High School is located in the North Grosvenor Dale neighborhood of North Grosvenordale, CT. There are 2 other public schools located in North Grosvenor Dale.
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