Serving 1,327 students in grades 9-12, Newington High School ranks in the top 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 38% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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: 1,327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Newington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
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Newington High School's student population of 1,327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Students by Grade
Newington 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 Newington High School is 0.63, 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
#460 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
25%
30%
Black
6%
12%
White
55%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Newington High School is ranked #460 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newington High School?
The graduation rate of Newington High School is 96%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Newington High School?
1,327 students attend Newington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Newington High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newington High School?
Newington High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Newington High School offer ?
Newington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newington High School part of?
Newington High School is part of Newington School District.
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View the Newington High School below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Diwali - Schools Closed/ Offices Open
November 01, 2024 (Friday)
Election Day - Schools Closed/ Offices Open
November 05, 2024 (Tuesday)
Winter Break - Schools Closed/ Offices Open
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Winter Break - Schools Closed/ Offices Open
December 26, 2024 (Thursday)
Winter Break - Schools Closed/ Offices Open
December 27, 2024 (Friday)
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