Serving 858 students in grades 9-12, Berlin 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 48% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher 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 22% 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: 858 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Berlin High School's student population of 858 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
858 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
Berlin 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 Berlin High School is 0.38, 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
#315 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
13%
30%
Black
2%
12%
White
78%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What is Berlin High School's ranking?
Berlin High School is ranked #315 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Berlin High School?
The graduation rate of Berlin High School is 94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Berlin High School?
858 students attend Berlin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Berlin High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berlin High School?
Berlin High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Berlin High School offer ?
Berlin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Berlin High School part of?
Berlin High School is part of Berlin School District.
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View the Berlin High School below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Early Release / Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break / Holiday
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Pending Snow Days: Final Exam Make Ups / Last Day of School
June 13, 2025 (Friday)
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