Serving 489 students in grades 9-12, Valley Regional High School ranks in the top 20% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 15% 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: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Valley Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
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Valley Regional High School's student population of 489 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
Valley Regional High School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Regional High School is 0.27, 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
#176 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
9%
30%
Black
1%
12%
White
85%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Valley Regional High School is ranked #176 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Valley Regional High School often compared to?
Valley Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westbrook High School, Old Saybrook Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Valley Regional High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Valley Regional High School?
489 students attend Valley Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Valley Regional High School students are White, 9% 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 Valley Regional High School?
Valley Regional High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Valley Regional High School offer ?
Valley Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley Regional High School part of?
Valley Regional High School is part of Regional School District 04.
In what neighborhood is Valley Regional High School located?
Valley Regional High School is located in the Deep River Center neighborhood of Deep River, CT. There are 1 other public schools located in Deep River Center.
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Fantastic school with great fine arts! , high academics, and a wide variety of sports in a small school setting.
The administration does not punish students the way they should. When kids get tickets for underage drinking, they should not be allowed to participate in the national HONOR society. That it clear and simple.
Review Valley Regional High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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