Serving 2,134 students in grades 9-12, Trumbull High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Trumbull High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Trumbull High School's student population of 2,134 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 147 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
147 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Trumbull High School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trumbull High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
17%
30%
Black
7%
12%
White
64%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trumbull High School's ranking?
Trumbull High School is ranked #152 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Trumbull High School often compared to?
Trumbull High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Masuk High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Trumbull High School?
The graduation rate of Trumbull High School is 98%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Trumbull High School?
2,134 students attend Trumbull High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Trumbull High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trumbull High School?
Trumbull High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Trumbull High School offer ?
Trumbull High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Trumbull High School part of?
Trumbull High School is part of Trumbull School District.
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