Serving 2,398 students in grades 9-12, New Britain 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 11% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,398 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: 78% (Btm 50% in CT)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
New Britain 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 New Britain High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
New Britain High School is ranked #790 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Britain High School?
The graduation rate of New Britain High School is 78%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend New Britain High School?
2,398 students attend New Britain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of New Britain High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Britain High School?
New Britain High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does New Britain High School offer ?
New Britain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Britain High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,398 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: 78% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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