Serving 220 students in grades 7-12, Parish Hill High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parish Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Parish Hill High School's student population of 220 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Parish Hill 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 Parish Hill High School is 0.24, 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
#437 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
30%
Black
2%
12%
White
87%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parish Hill High School's ranking?
Parish Hill High School is ranked #437 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parish Hill High School?
The graduation rate of Parish Hill High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Parish Hill High School?
220 students attend Parish Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Parish Hill High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parish Hill High School?
Parish Hill High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Parish Hill High School offer ?
Parish Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parish Hill High School part of?
Parish Hill High School is part of Regional School District 11.
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