Ansonia High School

Summary:

Ansonia High School is a public high school in Ansonia, Connecticut, serving 555 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Ansonia School District, which is ranked 150 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Ansonia High School consistently underperforms compared to the state average on standardized tests, with only 10% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/Math, compared to the state average of 29.5%. The school's performance in NGSS/Science (26.9% proficient) also lags behind the state average of 46.7%. Ansonia High School's diverse student population, with 44.68% Hispanic, 20.36% African American, and 28.83% White students, does not translate to strong academic outcomes, as the school ranks lower for Hispanic and African American students compared to their White peers. Additionally, 59.64% of Ansonia High School students come from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which likely contributes to the school's academic challenges.

Compared to nearby schools, Ansonia High School's performance is significantly lower. The Engineering - Science University Magnet School, located about 5.72 miles away, consistently outperforms Ansonia High School and the state average, with 72.3% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to Ansonia High School's 39.6% and the state average of 54.8%. Similarly, Oxford High School and Amity Regional High School, located within 5.4 and 3.64 miles, respectively, rank significantly higher than Ansonia High School, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Ansonia High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 20 Pulaski Hwy.
       Ansonia, CT  06401


(203) 736-5060

District: Ansonia School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
116th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,264 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  593

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.2%
White:
24.5%
African American:
20.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ansonia High School ranks worse than 80% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.27. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ansonia High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ansonia High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.2%), White (24.5%), African American (20.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ansonia High School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Ansonia High School employs 48.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ansonia High School is $21,264.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ansonia High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ansonia High School 116th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Ansonia High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ansonia School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ansonia School District 150th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ansonia High School

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Rank History for all students at Ansonia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.31 86th 121 28.9%
2019 20.42 103rd 121 14.9%
2021 30.58 139th 200 30.5%
2022 20.47 98th 139 29.5%
2024 17.27 116th 145 20.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ansonia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.23 114th 175 34.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ansonia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.02 23rd 37 37.8%
2021 40.92 88th 155 43.2%
2022 30.83 48th 63 23.8%
2023 30.85 43rd 70 38.6%
2024 27.30 48th 65 26.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Ansonia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.48 112th 189 40.7%
2022 25.03 74th 106 30.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Ansonia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.06 145th 182 20.3%
2022 12.18 93rd 102 8.8%
2023 12.85 89th 100 11.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Ansonia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.85 25th 58 56.9%
2023 57.45 10th 25 60.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ansonia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.60 64th 104 38.5%
2023 47.61 25th 63 60.3%
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Rank History for White students at Ansonia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.28 93rd 105 11.4%
2019 11.42 106th 113 6.2%
2021 42.85 89th 155 42.6%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ansonia High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 281 139 15 150 2 4 6 0 597
2017 269 129 12 182 2 9 13 0 616
2018 226 119 14 182 3 10 13 0 567
2019 228 116 9 185 2 10 15 0 565
2020 185 110 13 185 1 2 17 0 513
2021 159 115 13 196 1 1 18 0 503
2022 162 111 11 221 0 0 21 0 526
2023 160 113 10 248 0 0 24 0 555
2024 145 120 17 274 1 0 36 0 593

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ansonia High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 597 46.0 12.9 58.6
2017 616 47.3 13.0 65.7
2018 567 48.4 11.7 68.1
2019 565 44.3 12.7 52.4
2020 513 45.5 11.2 60.6
2021 503 42.2 11.9 60.4
2022 526 42.5 12.3 66.3
2023 555 48.5 11.4 59.6
2024 593 48.2 12.3 58.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ansonia High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 597 46.0 12.9 58.6
2017 616 47.3 13.0 65.7
2018 567 48.4 11.7 68.1
2019 565 44.3 12.7 52.4
2020 513 45.5 11.2 60.6
2021 503 42.2 11.9 60.4
2022 526 42.5 12.3 66.3
2023 555 48.5 11.4 59.6
2024 593 48.2 12.3 58.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ansonia High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $17,356
2019 $19,054
2020 $20,003
2021 $19,718
2022 $21,592
2023 $21,264

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ansonia High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
Ranks 103rd of 121 High schoolsRanks 98th of 139 High schools
 14.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
11th Grade Math (Ansonia High School)18.415.4
 3%
   11th Grade Math (Ansonia School District)17.714.4
 3.3%
   11th Grade Math (Connecticut)40.634.8
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students565555
 1.8%
African American116113
 2.6%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian910
 11.1%
Hispanic185248
 34.1%
Pacific Islander100
 100%
White228160
 29.8%
Two or More Races1524
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.4%59.6%
 7.3%


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Students at Ansonia High School are 46% Hispanic, 24% White, 20% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 593 students attended Ansonia High School.

Ansonia High School ranks in the bottom 20.0% of Connecticut high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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