Serving 1,073 students in grades 9-12, E. O. Smith High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,073 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E. O. Smith High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
E. O. Smith High School's student population of 1,073 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,073 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
E. O. Smith High School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E. O. Smith High School is 0.42, 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
#220 out of 942 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
13%
30%
Black
4%
12%
White
75%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
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 E. O. Smith High School's ranking?
E. O. Smith High School is ranked #220 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are E. O. Smith High School often compared to?
E. O. Smith High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coventry High School, Tolland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of E. O. Smith High School?
The graduation rate of E. O. Smith High School is 93%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend E. O. Smith High School?
1,073 students attend E. O. Smith High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of E. O. Smith High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E. O. Smith High School?
E. O. Smith High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does E. O. Smith High School offer ?
E. O. Smith High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is E. O. Smith High School part of?
E. O. Smith High School is part of Regional School District 19.
In what neighborhood is E. O. Smith High School located?
E. O. Smith High School is located in the Storrs neighborhood of Storrs Mansfield, CT. There are 2 other public schools located in Storrs.
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