The Gilbert School vs. Northwestern Regional High School
Should you attend The Gilbert School or Northwestern Regional High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
The Gilbert School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Northwestern Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 447 students in grades 7-12, The Gilbert School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 521 students in grades 9-12, Northwestern Regional High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
447 students
521 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#640 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#273 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
70-74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
89
-
Grade 8 Students
74
-
Grade 9 Students
69
114
Grade 10 Students
63
127
Grade 11 Students
93
160
Grade 12 Students
59
120
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
21%
4%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
68%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
