Serving 1,311 students in grades 9-12, Shelton 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 40% (which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,311 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50% in CT)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Shelton 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 Shelton High School is 0.62, 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.
Shelton High School is ranked #447 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Shelton High School often compared to?
Shelton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amity Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shelton High School?
The graduation rate of Shelton High School is 87%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Shelton High School?
1,311 students attend Shelton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Shelton High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shelton High School?
Shelton High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shelton High School offer ?
Shelton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shelton High School part of?
Shelton High does have a few good things about it. There are a wide variety of courses to explore, such as marine biology, herpetology, forensic psychology, statistics, current events, and more. It exposes you to all kinds of subjects, so you can discover what really interests you. However, many students in these classes are only there to fulfill credits, and don't care about the subject itself. But if you're there because you want to learn, it can be highly beneficial. Additionally, Shelton High takes college searching seriously and is very helpful in this aspect. Though I give the school credit where credit is due, I feel as though the negative aspects outweigh the good. Teachers can be a hit or miss. Some genuinely love their job and engage with students, whereas others are not. Many staff members are also biased against students, especially when it comes to dress code. Finding genuinely good friends is difficult. If you're not an outgoing, talkative person, people won't usually pay attention to you. Acceptance of minorities and the LGBT+ community is mixed. There are clubs and events dedicated to making people more educated and open-minded (i.e.: Gay-Straight alliance club, acknowledgment of black history month, etc), but there are students who are prejudiced against, or at least ignorant about, these groups. There's little support for students with disabilities and mental illnesses. I rarely feel safe at school. SHS is a rather large school in downtown Shelton, yet there are no metal detectors and only a few security guards. There are fights almost every week, and though most of them don't escalate, it can be very scary. There is little to no appreciation of the arts. A lot of funding is aimed towards athletics, but when it's time for budget cuts, art is the first thing to go. The sanitary conditions at Shelton are borderline unacceptable. The building is poorly constructed there are barely any windows, and almost no ventilation. The bathrooms reek of weed. I've seen garbage in the hallways and pieces of food on the ground (outside the cafeteria). Academic wise, Shelton is mediocre. If you work hard, you'll do just fine. I don't feel challenged most of the time, but it's not as if going to school here is a breeze. The difficulty mostly depends on whether you do your work. Like mentioned early, sometimes teachers are good, sometimes they aren't. You have to hope you get lucky. Though this has been my personal experience with Shelton, it's important to stay open minded attending school. If you go to Shelton High, or are going to attend Shelton High, I hope you have a positive experience with the school, even though I have not.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - ness
25/16/2011
Availability of art, and other extracurricular activities. only if you like chains.
- Posted by Parent - dusta
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,311 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
