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#418 of 990 schools in CT

Top 42% in state

Berlin High School

High School · Berlin School District · Berlin, CT

A high school in Berlin, CT where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

139 Patterson Way, Berlin, CT 06037

  • Math 48% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation32.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$24,255
Chronic Absenteeism21.2%

Students at Berlin High School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 58% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
69%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Berlin High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,505/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Berlin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$110,443

Median home value

$345,600

Median rent

$1,429/mo

College educated

44.1%

Homeownership

81.6%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
32.2% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
12 boys'·13 girls'·37 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Britain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.39–122.4 mi2,398Compare →
Raymond Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2private2–122.8 mi82Compare →
Solterra AcademyPrivate · tuition8.2private2–122.8 mi141Compare →
Emmanuel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–123.8 mi262Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Berlin School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$24,255NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Berlin High School is listed in Berlin School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Berlin High School

Berlin High School is a public high school in Berlin, CT, part of Berlin School District, serving approximately 835 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #418 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Berlin High School

What grades does Berlin High School serve?

Berlin High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Berlin High School?

Berlin High School has an enrollment of approximately 835 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Berlin High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Berlin High School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Berlin High School rank in CT?

Berlin High School ranks #418 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Berlin High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Berlin High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Berlin High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Berlin High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Berlin High School a charter school?

No, Berlin High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Berlin High School a Title I school?

No, Berlin High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berlin High School?

23.4% of students at Berlin High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
835
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
70
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.2%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 06037)
18,754
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
47.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06037; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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