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#460 of 990 schools in CT

Top 46% in state

Nonnewaug High School

High School · Regional School District 14 · Woodbury, CT

A Regional School District 14 high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5 Minortown Road, Woodbury, CT 06798

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation31%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
District spending per student$26,685
Chronic Absenteeism13.8%

Students at Nonnewaug High School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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

21.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Nonnewaug 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$129,427

Median home value

$440,600

Median rent

$1,649/mo

College educated

50.3%

Homeownership

78.8%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06798; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
31% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
8 boys'·12 girls'·29 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
Pomperaug Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.49–124.1 mi995Compare →
Westover SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8private9–124.2 mi188Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Regional School District 14

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$26,685NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Nonnewaug High School is listed in Regional School District 14; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Nonnewaug High School

Nonnewaug High School is a public high school in Woodbury, CT, part of Regional School District 14, serving approximately 652 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #460 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nonnewaug High School

What grades does Nonnewaug High School serve?

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

How many students attend Nonnewaug High School?

Nonnewaug High School has an enrollment of approximately 652 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Nonnewaug High School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nonnewaug High School rank in CT?

Nonnewaug High School ranks #460 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Nonnewaug High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Nonnewaug High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Nonnewaug High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nonnewaug High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Nonnewaug High School a charter school?

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

Is Nonnewaug High School a Title I school?

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

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

21.8% of students at Nonnewaug 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
652
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Connecticut Planning Region 4
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.8%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 06798)
9,787
Area average commute
34.8 min
Area median age
51.6
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 06798; 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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