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#763 of 990 schools in CT

Rockville High School

High School · Vernon School District · Vernon, CT

A Vernon School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

70 Loveland Hill, Vernon, CT 06066

  • Math 29% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2022)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness2.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation4.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$23,215
Chronic Absenteeism21%

Students at Rockville High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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

52%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Rockville 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 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,070/100K

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

$80,766

Median home value

$255,000

Median rent

$1,412/mo

College educated

36.2%

Homeownership

54.5%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
4.5% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·40 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ellington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.39–123.7 mi716Compare →
South Windsor High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.39–123.9 mi1,381Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Vernon School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#7 of 7
District spending per student
$23,215NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Rockville High School

Rockville High School is a public high school in Vernon, CT, part of Vernon School District, serving approximately 975 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #763 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rockville High School

What grades does Rockville High School serve?

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

How many students attend Rockville High School?

Rockville High School has an enrollment of approximately 975 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Rockville High School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rockville High School rank in CT?

Rockville High School ranks #763 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Rockville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rockville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Rockville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rockville High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Rockville High School a charter school?

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

Is Rockville High School a Title I school?

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

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

52.0% of students at Rockville 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
975
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
81
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.0%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 06066)
30,377
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
41.1
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 06066; 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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