Serving 369 students in grades 9-12, Derby High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Derby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Derby High School's student population of 369 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Derby High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Derby High School is 0.70, which is more 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
#697 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
39%
30%
Black
22%
12%
White
32%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Derby High School's ranking?
Derby High School is ranked #697 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Derby High School often compared to?
Derby High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ansonia High School, Seymour High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Derby High School?
The graduation rate of Derby High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Derby High School?
369 students attend Derby High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Derby High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Derby High School?
Derby High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Derby High School offer ?
Derby High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Derby High School part of?
Derby High School is part of Derby School District.
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