Watertown High School vs. Nonnewaug High School
Should you attend Watertown High School or Nonnewaug 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
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Nonnewaug High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Overview
Serving 715 students in grades 9-12, Watertown High 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 652 students in grades 9-12, Nonnewaug High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
715 students
652 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#552 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#456 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
90%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
169
145
Grade 10 Students
167
196
Grade 11 Students
188
148
Grade 12 Students
191
163
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
10%
% Black
5%
1%
% White
80%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
