Serving 494 students in grades 6-12, Shepaug Valley School ranks in the top 30% 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 53% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Shepaug Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
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Shepaug Valley School's student population of 494 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Shepaug Valley School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shepaug Valley School is 0.29, 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
#222 out of 942 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
1%
12%
White
84%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Shepaug Valley School is ranked #222 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Shepaug Valley School often compared to?
Shepaug Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nonnewaug High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shepaug Valley School?
The graduation rate of Shepaug Valley School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Shepaug Valley School?
494 students attend Shepaug Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Shepaug Valley School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shepaug Valley School?
Shepaug Valley School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shepaug Valley School offer ?
Shepaug Valley School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shepaug Valley School part of?
Shepaug Valley School is part of Regional School District 12.
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