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Public high school · Regional School District 17 · Higganum, Connecticut

Haddam-Killingworth High School

Haddam-Killingworth High School rates 6.3, right at the middle of Regional School District 17's high schools, whose rated median is 6.3.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.3this school

6.3 on a one-to-ten scale; the Regional School District 17 median is 6.3.

#547 of 992 schools in Connecticut · Regional School District 17: 1 high schools rated, median 6.3

The brief

A Regional School District 17 high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 547 of 992 schools in Connecticut and 5 of 5 in Regional School District 17.

Haddam-Killingworth High School is listed in Regional School District 17, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math47%152 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading72%152 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).2022 EdFacts; 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.6
25% of the rating
Academics
5.9
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.1
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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 06441; 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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Haddam-Killingworth High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$110,574
Median home value
$379,700
Median rent
$1,369/mo
College educated
42.7%
Homeownership
92.2%
Poverty rate
2.3%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06441; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
5
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
27
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
22.6% participation · state average 3 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
28 sports
12 boys' · 16 girls' · 42 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
13.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Haddam-Killingworth High School serve?

Haddam-Killingworth High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Haddam-Killingworth High School?

Haddam-Killingworth High School has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Haddam-Killingworth High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Haddam-Killingworth High School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Haddam-Killingworth High School rank in CT?

Haddam-Killingworth High School ranks #547 of 992 schools in CT.

What is Haddam-Killingworth High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Haddam-Killingworth High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Haddam-Killingworth High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Haddam-Killingworth High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Haddam-Killingworth High School a charter school?

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

Is Haddam-Killingworth High School a Title I school?

No, Haddam-Killingworth High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Haddam-Killingworth High School?

13.9% of students at Haddam-Killingworth 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
518
Student-teacher ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Connecticut Planning Region 3
4-year graduation
95%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#5 of 5
Schools in district
5
District spending per student
$26,076
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 06441)
5,323
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
44.5

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.