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#340 of 990 schools in CT

Top 34% in state

Stonington High School

High School · Stonington School District · Pawcatuck, CT

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

176 South Broad St., Pawcatuck, CT 06379

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation27.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$26,209
Chronic Absenteeism18.9%

Students at Stonington High School score 60% 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 Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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

22.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Stonington 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$87,352

Median home value

$364,700

Median rent

$1,183/mo

College educated

41.3%

Homeownership

68.1%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06379; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
27.7% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics28sports offered
14 boys'·14 girls'·44 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

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pine Point SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–91.8 mi113Compare →
Westerly High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.99–122.2 mi692Compare →
North Stonington Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–124.3 mi35Compare →

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.

Stonington School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$26,209NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Stonington High School

Stonington High School is a public high school in Pawcatuck, CT, part of Stonington School District, serving approximately 556 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #340 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stonington High School

What grades does Stonington High School serve?

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

How many students attend Stonington High School?

Stonington High School has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Stonington 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 Stonington High School rank in CT?

Stonington High School ranks #340 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Stonington High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stonington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Stonington High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stonington High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Stonington High School a charter school?

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

Is Stonington High School a Title I school?

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

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

22.5% of students at Stonington 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
556
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Connecticut Planning Region 8
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 06379)
9,003
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
43
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 06379; 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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