Serving 932 students in grades 9-12, Rockville 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 29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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: 932 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rockville High School's student population of 932 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
932 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rockville 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 Rockville High School is 0.62, 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
#589 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
19%
30%
Black
11%
12%
White
57%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockville High School's ranking?
Rockville High School is ranked #589 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Rockville High School often compared to?
Rockville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellington High School, Tolland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rockville High School?
The graduation rate of Rockville High School is 82%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Rockville High School?
932 students attend Rockville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Rockville High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockville High School?
Rockville High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rockville High School offer ?
Rockville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockville High School part of?
Rockville High School is part of Vernon School District.
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