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#505 of 990 schools in CT

New Milford High School

High School · New Milford School District · New Milford, CT

A high school in New Milford, CT serving grades 9th – 12th.

388 Danbury Rd., New Milford, CT 06776

  • Math 41% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 69% proficient (2022)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation28.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$22,738
Chronic Absenteeism25.3%

Students at New Milford High School score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency69%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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

32%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where New Milford 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average567/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Milford), 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

$102,240

Median home value

$380,800

Median rent

$1,598/mo

College educated

40.5%

Homeownership

80.6%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06776; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
28.6% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
13 boys'·14 girls'·47 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brookfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.19–123.7 mi871Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

New Milford School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$22,738NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About New Milford High School

New Milford High School is a public high school in New Milford, CT, part of New Milford School District, serving approximately 1,207 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #505 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Milford High School

What grades does New Milford High School serve?

New Milford High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend New Milford High School?

New Milford High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,207 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Milford High School?

The student-teacher ratio at New Milford High School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Milford High School rank in CT?

New Milford High School ranks #505 of 990 schools in CT.

What is New Milford High School's MySchoolScout rating?

New Milford 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 New Milford High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Milford High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is New Milford High School a charter school?

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

Is New Milford High School a Title I school?

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

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

32.0% of students at New Milford 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
1,207
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
100
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 9
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.3%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 06776)
27,133
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
41.8
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 06776; 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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