Excellent
#167 of 990 schools in CT
Top 17% in state
Joel Barlow High School
High School · Regional School District 09 · Redding, CT
A Regional School District 09 high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Black Rock Tpke., Redding, CT 06896
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Joel Barlow High School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 75% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 89% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
13%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Joel Barlow 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average298/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Redding), 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
$174,981
Median home value
$686,400
Median rent
$1,639/mo
College educated
72.5%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06896; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 144 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Regional School District 09
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $33,431NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joel Barlow High School is listed in Regional School District 09; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joel Barlow High School
Joel Barlow High School is a public high school in Redding, CT, part of Regional School District 09, serving approximately 737 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #167 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joel Barlow High School
What grades does Joel Barlow High School serve?
Joel Barlow High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Joel Barlow High School?
Joel Barlow High School has an enrollment of approximately 737 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joel Barlow High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joel Barlow High School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joel Barlow High School rank in CT?
Joel Barlow High School ranks #167 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Joel Barlow High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joel Barlow High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Joel Barlow High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joel Barlow High School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Joel Barlow High School a charter school?
No, Joel Barlow High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joel Barlow High School a Title I school?
No, Joel Barlow High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joel Barlow High School?
13.0% of students at Joel Barlow 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
- 737
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (203) 938-2508
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 06896)
- 8,719
- Area average commute
- 36.9 min
- Area median age
- 51.5
Official sources & links
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 06896; 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
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