Excellent
#59 of 990 schools in CT
Top 6% in state
Shepaug Valley School
High School · Regional School District 12 · Washington, CT
A Regional School District 12 high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
159 South Street, Washington, CT 06793
- Math 53% proficient (2022)
- Reading 74% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Shepaug Valley School score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
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→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 9-year record (2014–2022) and has held near 64% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shepaug Valley 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,375
Median home value
$1,071,900
Median rent
$1,716/mo
College educated
59.7%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06793; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Frederick Gunn SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Devereux Glenholme SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | 5–12 | 3.2 mi | 64 | 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 12
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $32,664NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shepaug Valley School is listed in Regional School District 12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shepaug Valley School
Shepaug Valley School is a public high school in Washington, CT, part of Regional School District 12, serving approximately 496 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shepaug Valley School
What grades does Shepaug Valley School serve?
Shepaug Valley School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Shepaug Valley School?
Shepaug Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 496 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepaug Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepaug Valley School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shepaug Valley School rank in CT?
Shepaug Valley School ranks #59 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Shepaug Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shepaug Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Shepaug Valley School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shepaug Valley School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Shepaug Valley School a charter school?
No, Shepaug Valley School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shepaug Valley School a Title I school?
No, Shepaug Valley School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shepaug Valley School?
18.1% of students at Shepaug Valley 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 496
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 6
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (860) 868-7326
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 06793)
- 1,270
- Area median age
- 54.5
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 06793; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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