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#481 of 990 schools in CT

Top 49% in state

Southington High School

High School · Southington School District · Southington, CT

A high school in Southington, CT where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

720 Pleasant Street, Southington, CT 06489

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2022)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation21.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$21,370
Chronic Absenteeism12%

Students at Southington High School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 59% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
81%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
68%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
68%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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

23.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Southington 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,583/100K

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

$124,543

Median home value

$360,600

Median rent

$1,440/mo

College educated

43.8%

Homeownership

82.1%

Poverty rate

2.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06489; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
21.2% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·26 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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–122.2 mi124Compare →
Plainville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–123.4 mi688Compare →
Raymond Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2private2–124.4 mi82Compare →
New Britain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.39–124.9 mi2,398Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Southington School District

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#8 of 11
District spending per student
$21,370NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Southington High School

Southington High School is a public high school in Southington, CT, part of Southington School District, serving approximately 1,920 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #481 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Southington High School

What grades does Southington High School serve?

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

How many students attend Southington High School?

Southington High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,920 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Southington High School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Southington High School rank in CT?

Southington High School ranks #481 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Southington High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Southington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Southington High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Southington High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Southington High School a charter school?

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

Is Southington High School a Title I school?

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

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

23.4% of students at Southington 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
1,920
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
142
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.0%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 06489)
32,444
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
44.3
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 06489; 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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