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#342 of 990 schools in CT

Top 34% in state

E. O. Smith High School

High School · Regional School District 19 · Storrs, CT

A Regional School District 19 high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1235 Storrs Rd., Storrs, CT 06268

  • Math 55% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 74% proficient (2022)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation10.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$24,301
Chronic Absenteeism16.2%

Students at E. O. Smith High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency74%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
81%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
80%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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

27.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where E. O. Smith 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 80Very Walkable
  • Bike 54Bikeable

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

Median income

$56,533

Median home value

$328,600

Median rent

$1,442/mo

College educated

59.3%

Homeownership

45.3%

Poverty rate

28.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06268; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
10.6% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
9 boys'·8 girls'·39 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

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Coventry AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–123.8 mi12Compare →
Coventry High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.39–123.8 mi406Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Regional School District 19

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$24,301NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

E. O. Smith High School is listed in Regional School District 19; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About E. O. Smith High School

E. O. Smith High School is a public high school in Storrs, CT, part of Regional School District 19, serving approximately 1,033 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #342 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about E. O. Smith High School

What grades does E. O. Smith High School serve?

E. O. Smith High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend E. O. Smith High School?

E. O. Smith High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,033 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at E. O. Smith High School?

The student-teacher ratio at E. O. Smith High School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does E. O. Smith High School rank in CT?

E. O. Smith High School ranks #342 of 990 schools in CT.

What is E. O. Smith High School's MySchoolScout rating?

E. O. Smith High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 E. O. Smith High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, E. O. Smith High School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is E. O. Smith High School a charter school?

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

Is E. O. Smith High School a Title I school?

No, E. O. Smith High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for E. O. Smith High School?

27.4% of students at E. O. Smith 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
1,033
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
93
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.2%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 06268)
10,782
Area average commute
18.8 min
Area median age
21.9
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 06268; 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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