Serving 336 students in grades 9-12, Sound 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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: 336 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50% in CT)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Sound 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 Sound School is 0.63, 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.
Sound School is ranked #826 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Sound School often compared to?
Sound Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilbur Cross High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sound School?
The graduation rate of Sound School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Sound School?
336 students attend Sound School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Sound School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sound School?
Sound School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sound School offer ?
Sound School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 336 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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