Best Public Schools in Beacon Falls, CT

The city of Beacon Falls, Connecticut is home to two schools: Woodland Regional High School and Laurel Ledge School, which serve students in grades 9-12 and K-5 respectively. Based on the available data, Regional School District 16 appears to have a standout high school in Woodland Regional, which has consistently ranked among the top 44-60 high schools in Connecticut over the past 3 years and earned a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Woodland Regional High School's test scores are significantly above the state averages in English Language Arts (68.7% proficient), Math (34% proficient), and Science (58% proficient) for 11th grade students. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch students (18.81%) compared to the elementary school Laurel Ledge (31.35%), indicating a relatively more affluent student population. In contrast, Laurel Ledge School has more mixed performance, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 128-171 out of 497 Connecticut elementary schools over the past 3 years and earning 3-4 out of 5 stars.

While both schools have similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, Laurel Ledge School serves a more diverse student population, with 70.3% White, 21.45% Hispanic, and 3.63% African American students, compared to Woodland Regional High School's 84.32% White, 9.57% Hispanic, and 3.96% African American student body. This difference in racial demographics may be an area for the district to explore in terms of ensuring equitable access and opportunities for all students. Overall, the data suggests that Woodland Regional High School is a strong-performing school in the Beacon Falls area, while Laurel Ledge School has room for improvement, particularly in addressing potential equity and resource gaps.