For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,239 students in Cheshire, CT. The top ranked public high school in Cheshire, CT is Cheshire High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheshire, CT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Cheshire have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public high schools.
Cheshire, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cheshire High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cheshire, CT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cheshire High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 South Main St.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 250-2511
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 250-2511
Grades: 9-12
| 1,239 students
Cheshire, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cheshire Correctional Institution Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
900 Highland Ave.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 651-6247
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 651-6247
Grades: 11-12
| 13 students
Humiston Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
30 Spring Street
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 250-2442
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 250-2442
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Manson Youth Institution High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
42 Jarvis St.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 806-2570
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 806-2570
Grades: 8-12
| 275 students
Webster Correctional Institution (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
111 Jarvis St
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 271-5965
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 271-5965
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cheshire, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in Cheshire, CT include Cheshire High School. Cheshire has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Connecticut.
How many public high schools are located in Cheshire?
1 public high schools are located in Cheshire.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheshire?
Cheshire public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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