Excellent
#177 of 990 schools in CT
Top 18% in state
Valley Regional High School
High School · Regional School District 04 · Deep River, CT
A Regional School District 04 high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
256 Kelsey Hill Rd., Deep River, CT 06417
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Valley Regional High School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (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
28.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Valley Regional 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 1Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,995
Median home value
$349,300
Median rent
$1,219/mo
College educated
43.4%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06417; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 8–12 | 4.8 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Westbrook High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 176 | 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.
Regional School District 04
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $30,937NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Regional High School is listed in Regional School District 04; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Regional High School
Valley Regional High School is a public high school in Deep River, CT, part of Regional School District 04, serving approximately 483 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #177 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Valley Regional High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Regional High School
What grades does Valley Regional High School serve?
Valley Regional High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Valley Regional High School?
Valley Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Regional High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Regional High School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Regional High School rank in CT?
Valley Regional High School ranks #177 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Valley Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Valley Regional High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Regional High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Valley Regional High School a charter school?
No, Valley Regional High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Regional High School a Title I school?
No, Valley Regional High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Regional High School?
28.2% of students at Valley Regional 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
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 3
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (860) 526-5328
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 06417)
- 4,432
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 06417; 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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