Serving 1,318 students in grades 9-12, Amity Regional High School ranks in the top 10% 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 66% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority 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: 1,318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amity Regional 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Amity Regional High School's student population of 1,318 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amity Regional High School ranks within the top 10% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amity Regional High School is 0.49, 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
#84 out of 942 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
5%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
4%
12%
White
69%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amity Regional High School's ranking?
Amity Regional High School is ranked #84 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amity Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Amity Regional High School is 97%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Amity Regional High School?
1,318 students attend Amity Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Amity Regional High School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amity Regional High School?
Amity Regional High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Amity Regional High School offer ?
Amity Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Amity Regional High School part of?
Amity Regional High School is part of Regional School District 05.
School Reviews
3 5/26/2021
Pretty cool school! I enjoy my time here. The theater department is amazing, nationally acclaimed, and award-winning. The academics are highly praised, and there are endless opportunities. Students hate on Amity so much, but I'm pretty sure it's just because they're depressed and overly negative. So really, the students can sour the experience- but there''s over a thousand of us, so it won't happen every day! A lot of kids vape or smoke weed, but it''s lessening considerably. There are a lot of amazing teachers, a lot of subpar ones, and a few (or more than a few) bad apples. Overall, Amity can be fun if you let it be. Don't be a little baby man and try to make it sound worse than it is- just make the best of your time there, and don't get caught up in negativity!
1 3/25/2020
Large majority of students are stoners, Administration is rude, and random bag searches happen all the time if you are suspected of anything by the administration. There is also excessive vaping at amity and racism and antisemitism so I don't recommend it AT ALL.
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