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Thomaston High School

High School · Thomaston School District · Thomaston, CT

A high school in Thomaston, CT where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

185 Branch Rd., Thomaston, CT 06787

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation17.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$24,821
Chronic Absenteeism14.6%

Students at Thomaston High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Thomaston 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average518/100K

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

$103,843

Median home value

$259,800

Median rent

$1,008/mo

College educated

35.9%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

2.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06787; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17.6% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·17 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

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Terryville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.59–123.8 mi370Compare →
Watertown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–124.4 mi715Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Thomaston School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$24,821NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Thomaston High School

Thomaston High School is a public high school in Thomaston, CT, part of Thomaston School District, serving approximately 295 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #580 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Thomaston High School

What grades does Thomaston High School serve?

Thomaston High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Thomaston High School?

Thomaston High School has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Thomaston High School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thomaston High School rank in CT?

Thomaston High School ranks #580 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Thomaston High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Thomaston High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Thomaston High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomaston High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Thomaston High School a charter school?

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

Is Thomaston High School a Title I school?

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

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

36.3% of students at Thomaston 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
295
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 4
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.6%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 06787)
7,493
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
42.9
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 06787; 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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