Newington High School

605 Willard Avenue
Newington, CT 06111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,284 students in grades 9-12, Newington High School ranks in the top 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 38% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 96% (Top 20% in CT)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Newington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Newington High School's student population of 1,284 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,284 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Newington High School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newington High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#460 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Newington High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Newington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
10%
5%
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Hispanic
26%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Newington High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Newington High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
53%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Newington High School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Newington High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Newington High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Newington High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
96%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Newington High School and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Newington High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Newington High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newington High School's ranking?
Newington High School is ranked #460 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newington High School?
The graduation rate of Newington High School is 96%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Newington High School?
1,284 students attend Newington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Newington High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newington High School?
Newington High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Newington High School offer ?
Newington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newington High School part of?
Newington High School is part of Newington School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
February Break - Schools Closed/ Offices Open
February 18, 2025 (Tuesday)
Last Day for Students to Pay for AP Exams With a Late Fee
March 11, 2025 (Tuesday)
Eid al-Fitr - Schools Closed/ Offices Open
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
April Vacation - Schools Closed/ Offices Open
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
April Vacation - Schools Closed/ Offices Open
April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 96% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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