Valley Regional High School
- Valley Regional High School serves 587 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Valley Regional High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Valley Regional High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Valley Regional High School's student population of 587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 587 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Valley Regional High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Valley Regional High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #291 out of 951 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 25% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 90% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Regional School District 04 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Valley Regional High School is Westbrook High School (4.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is John Winthrop Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Deep River Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Deep River John Winthrop Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 322 students
0.5 miles
1 Winthrop Road
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-9546 0.5 7-8 322 - Deep River Deep River Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 275 students
1.4 miles
12 River St.
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-5319 1.4 K-6 275 - Centerbrook Essex Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 343 students
1.9 miles
108 Main St.
Centerbrook, CT 06409
(860) 767-8215 1.9 PK-6 343 - Chester Chester Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 205 students
2.6 miles
23 Ridge Rd.
Chester, CT 06412
(860) 526-5797 2.6 K-6 205 - Westbrook Westbrook High School Grades: 9-12 | 250 students
4.9 miles
156 Mcveagh Rd.
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-6214 4.9 9-12 250
School Reviews
| 5 Fantastic school with great fine arts! , high academics, and a wide variety of sports in a small school setting. - Posted by Teacher - ljh_v |
| 2 The administration does not punish students the way they should. When kids get tickets for underage drinking, they should not be allowed to participate in the national HONOR society. That it clear and simple. - Posted by Parent - iwill |
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