Tourtellotte Memorial High School is located in North Grosvenordale, Connecticut, a village within the town of Thompson, Connecticut.
Serving 184 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 41%). 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 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (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%)
- Attendance Zone: Tourtellotte Memorial High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in North Grosvenordale, CT, covering approximately 48.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tourtellotte Memorial High School's student population of 184 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
184 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tourtellotte Memorial 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 Tourtellotte Memorial High School is 0.36, 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
#566 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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
80-89%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.7%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
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
Sports
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tourtellotte Memorial High School's ranking?
Tourtellotte Memorial High School is ranked #566 out of 939 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, Bartlett High School, 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 41% 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 80-89%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend Tourtellotte Memorial High School?
184 students attend Tourtellotte Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Tourtellotte Memorial High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tourtellotte Memorial High School?
Tourtellotte Memorial High School has a student ration of 8:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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