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#438 of 990 schools in CT
Top 44% in state
Suffield High School
High School · Suffield School District · West Suffield, CT
A high school in West Suffield, CT where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1060 Sheldon Street, West Suffield, CT 06093
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Suffield High School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
18%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Suffield 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$133,857
Median home value
$372,900
Median rent
$796/mo
College educated
38.9%
Homeownership
95.4%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06093; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffield AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| East Granby High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Enfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 4.8 mi | 1,481 | Compare → |
| Windsor Locks High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 4.8 mi | 378 | Compare → |
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.
Suffield School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,304NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Suffield High School is listed in Suffield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Suffield High School
Suffield High School is a public high school in West Suffield, CT, part of Suffield School District, serving approximately 683 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #438 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Suffield High School
What grades does Suffield High School serve?
Suffield High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Suffield High School?
Suffield High School has an enrollment of approximately 683 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suffield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Suffield High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Suffield High School rank in CT?
Suffield High School ranks #438 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Suffield High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Suffield High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Suffield High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Suffield High School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Suffield High School a charter school?
No, Suffield High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Suffield High School a Title I school?
No, Suffield High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Suffield High School?
18.0% of students at Suffield 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
- 683
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (860) 668-3810
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 06093)
- 3,894
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 06093; 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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