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Naugatuck High School

High School · Naugatuck School District · Naugatuck, CT

A high school in Naugatuck, CT where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

543 Rubber Ave., Naugatuck, CT 06770

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 46% proficient (2022)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation18%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$21,670
Chronic Absenteeism34.4%

Students at Naugatuck High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency46%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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

56.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Naugatuck 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,077/100K

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

$92,047

Median home value

$241,500

Median rent

$1,309/mo

College educated

32.3%

Homeownership

68.3%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06770; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
18% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
11 boys'·9 girls'·20 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
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Mesivta Yesodei HatorahPrivate · tuition6.59–122.5 mi60Compare →
Holy Cross High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.19–122.8 mi527Compare →
Westover SchoolPrivate · tuition6.89–123.5 mi188Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Naugatuck School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#9 of 9
District spending per student
$21,670NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Naugatuck High School

Naugatuck High School is a public high school in Naugatuck, CT, part of Naugatuck School District, serving approximately 1,272 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #908 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Naugatuck High School

What grades does Naugatuck High School serve?

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

How many students attend Naugatuck High School?

Naugatuck High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,272 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Naugatuck High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Naugatuck High School rank in CT?

Naugatuck High School ranks #908 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Naugatuck High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Naugatuck High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Naugatuck High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Naugatuck High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Naugatuck High School a charter school?

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

Is Naugatuck High School a Title I school?

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

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

56.9% of students at Naugatuck 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
1,272
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 4
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.4%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 06770)
31,671
Area average commute
33.7 min
Area median age
39.8
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 06770; 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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