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#325 of 990 schools in CT

Top 33% in state

Coventry High School

High School · Coventry School District · Coventry, CT

A high school in Coventry, CT where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

78 Ripley Hill Road, Coventry, CT 06238

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation32.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$22,997
Chronic Absenteeism20.7%

Students at Coventry High School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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

23.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Coventry 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average559/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coventry), 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

$104,953

Median home value

$318,000

Median rent

$1,350/mo

College educated

44.2%

Homeownership

90.1%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06238; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
32.5% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
8 boys'·10 girls'·26 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Coventry AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–120.0 mi12Compare →
E. O. Smith High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.29–123.8 mi1,033Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Coventry School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$22,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Coventry High School

Coventry High School is a public high school in Coventry, CT, part of Coventry School District, serving approximately 406 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #325 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Coventry High School

What grades does Coventry High School serve?

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

How many students attend Coventry High School?

Coventry High School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Coventry High School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Coventry High School rank in CT?

Coventry High School ranks #325 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Coventry High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Coventry High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Coventry High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Coventry High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Coventry High School a charter school?

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

Is Coventry High School a Title I school?

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

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

23.9% of students at Coventry 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
406
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 06238)
12,267
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
46.1
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 06238; 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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