For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,628 students in 06790, CT.
The top ranked public high schools in 06790, CT are Torrington High School and Oliver Wolcott Technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 06790 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 06790, CT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 06790 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oliver Wolcott Technical High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06790, CT Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Torrington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Major Besse Dr.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2294
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2294
Grades: 9-12
| 1,010 students
Rank: #22.
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Oliver St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-5300
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 618 students
06790, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abc / Forbes School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
500 Migeon Ave
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Grades: 2-3
| 2 students
Abc / Torringford (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
837 Charles St
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Grades: 2-5
| 2 students
34 Park Street
Torrington, CT 06790
(203) 974-7300
Torrington, CT 06790
(203) 974-7300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
215 Hogan Drive
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Grades: PK
| 48 students
Migeon Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
355 Migeon Ave
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Grades: 10-12
| 7 students
Pre-k Sped (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
215 Hogan Drive
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Grades: PK
| 19 students
Southeast School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
196 Oak Ave.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2298
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2298
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
800 Charles St
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Grades: PK
| 4 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 06790, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in 06790, CT include Torrington High School and Oliver Wolcott Technical High School.
How many public high schools are located in 06790?
2 public high schools are located in 06790.
What is the racial composition of students in 06790?
06790 public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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