How many students attend Robert E. Fitch High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,019 students attended Robert E. Fitch High School.

What is the racial makeup of Robert E. Fitch High School?

Students at Robert E. Fitch High School are 43% White, 26% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 8% African American, 7% Asian.

What schools feed into Robert E. Fitch High School?

Robert E. Fitch High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School Elementary : Charles Barnum Magnet School Elementary : Mystic River Magnet School Elementary : Northeast Academy Magnet School Elementary : Thames River Magnet School Middle : Groton Middle School

Robert E. Fitch High School

Summary:

Robert E. Fitch High School is a public high school serving 1,005 students in grades 9-12 in Groton, Connecticut, which is part of the East Lyme School District. The school stands out for its diverse student population, consistent academic performance, and support for subgroups like Hispanic students, though it faces some challenges in special education and science performance.

With a student body that is 45.17% White, 8.86% African American, 25.17% Hispanic, 5.87% Asian, and 13.23% two or more races, Robert E. Fitch High School is more diverse than nearby schools like East Lyme High School and Stonington High School. Academically, the school performs above the state average in English Language Arts and Math on the SAT, though its Science scores on the NGSS are slightly below average. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students (42.79%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a larger proportion of students from low-income families compared to nearby schools.

While Robert E. Fitch High School maintains a consistent ranking in the top 50-60% of Connecticut high schools, nearby schools like East Lyme High School, Stonington High School, and Wheeler High School have higher overall rankings and performance. However, the school's support for Hispanic students and its relatively high per-student spending of around $18,600 suggest it is providing a solid educational experience for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

101 Groton Long Point Road
Groton, CT 06340

(860) 449-7200

District: Groton School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,767

Feeder schools for Robert E. Fitch High School:

Elementary:	Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School
	Charles Barnum Magnet School
	Mystic River Magnet School
	Northeast Academy Magnet School
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	Thames River Magnet School
Middle:	Groton Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 1,019

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.1%

Hispanic:

26.5%

Two or more races:

13.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Robert E. Fitch High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.56. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Robert E. Fitch High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Student population at Robert E. Fitch High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.1%), Hispanic (26.5%), two or more races (13.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robert E. Fitch High School is 10.9. (See more...)

Compare Robert E. Fitch High School employs 93.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Robert E. Fitch High School is $21,767.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Robert E. Fitch High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Groton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Groton School District 102^nd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Robert E. Fitch High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	59.66	106^th	176	39.8%
2008	45.01	125^th	176	29.0%
2009	45.81	119^th	176	32.4%
2010	45.11	132^nd	186	29.0%
2011	52.37	119^th	189	37.0%
2012	47.45	122^nd	188	35.1%
2013	49.06	129^th	193	33.2%
2015	35.47	137^th	196	30.1%
2016	54.76	60^th	132	54.5%
2017	52.04	67^th	140	52.1%
2018	60.65	60^th	121	50.4%
2019	59.99	60^th	121	50.4%
2021	60.36	87^th	200	56.5%
2022	53.97	65^th	139	53.2%
2023	57.56	63^rd	142	55.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Robert E. Fitch High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	38.78	108^th	175	38.3%
2024	16.65	11^th	11	0.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Robert E. Fitch High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	35.51	99^th	155	36.1%
2022	60.64	20^th	63	68.3%
2023	33.05	39^th	70	44.3%
2024	45.97	32^nd	65	50.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Robert E. Fitch High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	47.49	56^th	79	29.1%
2019	51.47	54^th	84	35.7%
2021	59.00	81^st	189	57.1%
2022	43.85	62^nd	106	41.5%
2023	54.51	55^th	103	46.6%
2024	45.28	63^rd	102	38.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Robert E. Fitch High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	57.43	48^th	78	38.5%
2019	47.42	56^th	80	30.0%
2021	57.05	86^th	182	52.7%
2023	41.03	59^th	100	41.0%
2024	37.08	64^th	100	36.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Robert E. Fitch High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	48.42	49^th	104	52.9%
2022	48.74	19^th	59	67.8%
2023	52.09	21^st	63	66.7%
2024	48.23	24^th	63	61.9%

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Rank History for White students at Robert E. Fitch High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	60.97	42^nd	105	60.0%
2019	46.53	72^nd	113	36.3%
2021	63.71	55^th	155	64.5%
2022	48.99	62^nd	117	47.0%
2023	50.73	60^th	116	48.3%
2024	53.01	53^rd	116	54.3%

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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.

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Robert E. Fitch High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	822	70	23	21	4	n/a	n/a	0	940
1989	698	65	42	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	824
1990	953	87	49	29	5	n/a	n/a	0	1123
1991	919	103	48	45	4	n/a	n/a	0	1119
1992	911	110	37	40	4	n/a	n/a	0	1102
1993	898	107	42	57	4	n/a	n/a	0	1108
1994	903	114	39	54	5	n/a	n/a	0	1115
1995	868	134	37	60	5	n/a	n/a	0	1104
1996	868	134	37	60	5	n/a	n/a	0	1104
1997	874	129	42	53	12	n/a	n/a	0	1110
1998	904	114	45	56	10	n/a	n/a	0	1129
1999	933	126	48	51	12	n/a	n/a	0	1170
2000	991	133	53	51	11	n/a	n/a	0	1239
2001	1022	141	65	67	11	n/a	n/a	0	1306
2002	1025	173	81	86	9	n/a	n/a	0	1374
2003	1025	173	81	86	9	n/a	n/a	0	1374
2004	1020	171	78	108	15	n/a	n/a	0	1392
2005	1064	179	90	118	22	n/a	n/a	0	1473
2006	781	136	70	80	16	n/a	n/a	0	1083
2007	1005	174	93	103	15	n/a	n/a	0	1390
2008	964	204	121	111	14	n/a	n/a	0	1414
2009	955	203	114	101	15	n/a	n/a	0	1388
2010	877	205	103	107	14	n/a	n/a	0	1306
2011	826	183	85	139	22	1	15	0	1271
2012	755	174	86	167	25	3	27	0	1237
2013	705	162	77	174	28	4	33	0	1183
2014	664	140	75	180	22	3	39	0	1123
2015	645	131	78	173	18	1	43	0	1089
2016	607	119	80	176	16	2	70	0	1070
2017	607	97	76	180	13	6	74	0	1053
2018	598	95	72	185	10	5	78	0	1043
2019	574	98	72	185	17	6	84	0	1036
2020	532	89	62	200	11	4	83	0	981
2021	515	92	62	205	10	4	94	0	982
2022	503	88	63	230	8	5	119	0	1016
2023	454	89	59	253	10	5	133	2	1005
2024	439	86	69	270	9	4	139	3	1019

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 Robert E. Fitch High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	940	77.0	12.2	n/a
1989	824	70.2	11.7	n/a
1990	1123	78.0	14.3	n/a
1991	1119	71.4	15.6	n/a
1992	1102	78.4	14.0	2.9
1993	1108	82.0	13.5	0.5
1994	1115	73.9	15.1	11.2
1995	1104	80.7	13.7	13.4
1996	1104	80.7	13.7	13.4
1997	1110	89.5	12.4	8.6
1998	1129	87.0	13.0	8.1
1999	1170	91.4	12.8	13.8
2000	1239	91.4	13.6	14.9
2001	1306	92.8	14.1	n/a
2002	1374	99.9	13.8	14
2003	1374	99.9	13.8	14
2004	1392	96.7	14.4	16.5
2005	1473	85.9	17.1	n/a
2006	1083	87.2	12.4	19.6
2007	1390	87.8	15.8	17.5
2008	1414	98.9	14.3	24.5
2009	1388	107.7	13.9	28.3
2010	1306	101.9	12.8	29.1
2011	1271	101.5	12.5	29.3
2012	1237	101.8	12.1	29.4
2013	1183	101.8	11.6	37.6
2014	1123	96.0	11.6	41
2015	1089	92.0	11.8	40.9
2016	1070	88.0	12.1	41.6
2017	1053	90.0	11.7	41.3
2018	1043	96.2	10.8	39.7
2019	1036	93.4	11.0	45.1
2020	981	93.9	10.4	46.5
2021	982	89.5	10.9	50.3
2022	1016	91.3	11.1	39.8
2023	1005	95.7	10.5	42.8
2024	1019	93.2	10.9	59.9

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 Robert E. Fitch High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	940	77.0	12.2	n/a
1989	824	70.2	11.7	n/a
1990	1123	78.0	14.3	n/a
1991	1119	71.4	15.6	n/a
1992	1102	78.4	14.0	2.9
1993	1108	82.0	13.5	0.5
1994	1115	73.9	15.1	11.2
1995	1104	80.7	13.7	13.4
1996	1104	80.7	13.7	13.4
1997	1110	89.5	12.4	8.6
1998	1129	87.0	13.0	8.1
1999	1170	91.4	12.8	13.8
2000	1239	91.4	13.6	14.9
2001	1306	92.8	14.1	n/a
2002	1374	99.9	13.8	14
2003	1374	99.9	13.8	14
2004	1392	96.7	14.4	16.5
2005	1473	85.9	17.1	n/a
2006	1083	87.2	12.4	19.6
2007	1390	87.8	15.8	17.5
2008	1414	98.9	14.3	24.5
2009	1388	107.7	13.9	28.3
2010	1306	101.9	12.8	29.1
2011	1271	101.5	12.5	29.3
2012	1237	101.8	12.1	29.4
2013	1183	101.8	11.6	37.6
2014	1123	96.0	11.6	41
2015	1089	92.0	11.8	40.9
2016	1070	88.0	12.1	41.6
2017	1053	90.0	11.7	41.3
2018	1043	96.2	10.8	39.7
2019	1036	93.4	11.0	45.1
2020	981	93.9	10.4	46.5
2021	982	89.5	10.9	50.3
2022	1016	91.3	11.1	39.8
2023	1005	95.7	10.5	42.8
2024	1019	93.2	10.9	59.9

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 Robert E. Fitch High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$18,525
2019	$18,655
2020	$19,595
2021	$21,291
2022	$21,172
2023	$21,767

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Robert E. Fitch High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 60^th of 121 High schools	Ranks 63^rd of 142 High schools	5.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Robert E. Fitch High School)	65	55.5	9.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Groton School District)	64.5	55.2	9.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	52.4	9.2%
11th Grade Math (Robert E. Fitch High School)	41.2	39.5	1.7%
11th Grade Math (Groton School District)	40.6	39.4	1.2%
11th Grade Math (Connecticut)	40.6	34.1	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1036	1005	3%
African American	98	89	9.2%
American Indian	17	10	41.2%
Asian	72	59	18.1%
Hispanic	185	253	36.8%
Pacific Islander	6	5	16.7%
White	574	454	20.9%
Two or More Races	84	133	58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.1%	42.8%	2.3%

Schools Near Robert E. Fitch High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)		SBAC Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Robert E. Fitch High School	Public	9-12	101 Groton Long Point Road	Groton	06340	New London County	Groton School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 449-7200	1,019	93	10.9	59.9%	439 (43.1%)	86 (8.4%)	270 (26.5%)	69 (6.8%)	9 (0.9%)	4 (0.4%)	139 (13.6%)								(n/a)	41.9							$21,767
Ella T. Grasso Technical High School	Public	9-12	189 Fort Hill Rd.	Groton	06340	New London County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	No	(860) 448-0220	674	61	11.0	49.3%	276 (40.9%)	44 (6.5%)	256 (38.0%)	5 (0.7%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (11.3%)	38.3	82^nd of 145 public high schools	43.4%		37.2	82^nd of 142 public high schools	42.3%		58.4	36.8	15.5					$26,701
Marine Science Magnet High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	130 Shennecossett Road	Groton	06340	New London County	Learn	No	Yes	No	No	(860) 434-4800	271	24	11.2	32.8%	176 (64.9%)	3 (1.1%)	52 (19.2%)	12 (4.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.2%)	76.3	35^th of 145 public high schools	75.9%		87.3	18^th of 142 public high schools	87.3%	17	65.1	72.3	36.9					$18,396
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-12	36 Waller Street	New London	06320	New London County	New London School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 449-6800	234	32	7.4	86.3%	41 (17.5%)	47 (20.1%)	94 (40.2%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (20.5%)								(n/a)								$24,286
New London High School	Public	9-12	20 Chester Street	New London	06320	New London County	New London School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 437-6400	593	43	13.7	90.6%	36 (6.1%)	106 (17.9%)	412 (69.5%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.4%)								(n/a)	11.5							$23,940
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades	Public, Magnet	9-12	20 Chester Street	New London	06320	New London County	New London School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 447-6400	165	16	10.0	77.6%	31 (18.8%)	37 (22.4%)	63 (38.2%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (18.2%)								(n/a)								$23,940
Waterford High School	Public	9-12	20 Rope Ferry Rd.	Waterford	06385	New London County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 437-6956	713	65	10.9	28.8%	513 (71.9%)	23 (3.2%)	86 (12.1%)	45 (6.3%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	38 (5.3%)	84.7	21^st of 145 public high schools	85.5%		79.3	29^th of 142 public high schools	79.6%	8	66.7	75.1	49.1					$24,780
Ledyard High School	Public	9-12	24 Gallup Hill Rd.	Ledyard	06339	New London County	Ledyard School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 464-9600	746	64	11.6	33.1%	534 (71.6%)	29 (3.9%)	87 (11.7%)	17 (2.3%)	23 (3.1%)	4 (0.5%)	51 (6.8%)	58.2	62^nd of 145 public high schools	57.2%					(n/a)	56.9	59.5	26.6					$18,778
Stonington High School	Public	9-12	176 South Broad St.	Pawcatuck	06379	New London County	Stonington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 599-5781	556	46	11.9	22.5%	476 (85.6%)	4 (0.7%)	39 (7.0%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.5%)	89.9	12^th of 145 public high schools	91.7%		85.9	21^st of 142 public high schools	85.2%	9	80.2	83.2	46.6					$22,245
Wheeler High School	Public	7-12	297 Norwich/Westerly Rd.	North Stonington	06359	New London County	North Stonington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 535-0377	330	42	7.8	20.9%	298 (90.3%)	3 (0.9%)	15 (4.5%)	5 (1.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	79.8	29^th of 145 public high schools	80.0%					(n/a)	69.6	77.2	36.8	64.7	47.4	52.9	57.9	$20,693

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