Serving 320 students in grades 9-12, Shepaug Valley 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)85-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)90-94%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
4%
31%
Black
1%
12%
White
91%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)90-94%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% CT state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shepaug Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Shepaug Valley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 86%.
How many students attend Shepaug Valley High School?
320 students attend Shepaug Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Shepaug Valley High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shepaug Valley High School?
Shepaug Valley High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shepaug Valley High School offer ?
Shepaug Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shepaug Valley High School part of?
Shepaug Valley High School is part of Regional School District 12.
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