Valley Regional High School serves 576 students in grades 9-12.
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 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Valley Regional High School's student population of 576 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Valley Regional High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Valley Regional High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#311 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
1%
13%
White
91%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Regional High School's ranking?
Valley Regional High School is ranked #311 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Valley Regional High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Valley Regional High School?
576 students attend Valley Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Valley Regional High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Regional High School?
Valley Regional High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Valley Regional High School offer ?
Valley Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley Regional High School part of?
Valley Regional High School is part of Regional School District 04.
School Reviews
5 8/20/2012
Fantastic school with great fine arts! , high academics, and a wide variety of sports in a small school setting.
2 11/29/2011
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.
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