Is Naugatuck High School a good school?

Naugatuck High School ranks 100 th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Naugatuck High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,272 students attended Naugatuck High School.

What is the racial makeup of Naugatuck High School?

Students at Naugatuck High School are 42% White, 37% Hispanic, 13% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools feed into Naugatuck High School?

Naugatuck High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Andrew Avenue School Elementary : Hop Brook Elementary School Elementary : Maple Hill School Elementary : Salem School Elementary : Western School Middle : City Hill Middle School Middle : Cross Street Intermediate School Middle : Hillside Intermediate School

Naugatuck High School

Summary:

Naugatuck High School is a public high school serving 1,288 students in grades 9-12 in Naugatuck, Connecticut. The school is part of the Naugatuck School District, which is ranked 139 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Naugatuck High School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with 42.62% White, 12.66% African American, 36.49% Hispanic, and 2.87% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state average and nearby schools like Watertown High School, Seymour High School, and Pomperaug Regional High School. For example, only 41% of 11th-grade students at Naugatuck High School were proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.8%. Additionally, 52.48% of Naugatuck High School students receive free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby schools.

The combination of a diverse student population, lower academic performance, and higher percentage of students from low-income families may present unique challenges for Naugatuck High School in terms of providing adequate resources and support to ensure student success. While the school's racial diversity has declined in recent years, the overall performance and outcomes at Naugatuck High School remain lower than the state average and nearby schools, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address these issues.

Detail:

Public 9-12

543 Rubber Ave.
Naugatuck, CT 06770

(203) 720-5400

District: Naugatuck School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
100^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,134

Feeder schools for Naugatuck High School:

Elementary:	Andrew Avenue School
	Hop Brook Elementary School
	Maple Hill School
	Salem School
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	Western School
Middle:	City Hill Middle School
	Cross Street Intermediate School
	Hillside Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 1,272

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.7%

Hispanic:

37.0%

African American:

13.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Naugatuck High School ranks worse than 69% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.74. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Naugatuck 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 Naugatuck High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.7%), Hispanic (37%), African American (13.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Naugatuck High School is 16.3. (See more...)

Compare Naugatuck High School employs 77.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Naugatuck High School is $18,134.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Naugatuck High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Naugatuck High School 100^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Naugatuck High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Naugatuck School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Naugatuck School District 139^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Naugatuck High School

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Rank History for all students at Naugatuck High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	43.35	130^th	176	26.1%
2008	62.38	95^th	176	46.0%
2009	56.56	106^th	176	39.8%
2010	56.71	109^th	186	41.4%
2011	62.71	98^th	189	48.1%
2012	61.13	102^nd	188	45.7%
2013	44.66	139^th	193	28.0%
2015	46.03	111^th	196	43.4%
2019	24.53	98^th	121	19.0%
2021	41.83	112^th	200	44.0%
2022	30.13	86^th	139	38.1%
2024	26.74	100^th	145	31.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Naugatuck High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	33.07	120^th	175	31.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Naugatuck High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	21.80	30^th	37	18.9%
2021	32.91	103^rd	155	33.5%
2022	34.54	40^th	63	36.5%
2023	29.50	47^th	70	32.9%
2024	23.19	55^th	65	15.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Naugatuck High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	23.39	67^th	79	15.2%
2019	24.32	74^th	84	11.9%
2021	49.95	95^th	189	49.7%
2022	22.67	77^th	106	27.4%
2024	20.46	82^nd	102	19.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Naugatuck High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	25.91	66^th	78	15.4%
2019	14.05	75^th	80	6.3%
2021	28.68	132^nd	182	27.5%
2022	22.17	75^th	102	26.5%
2023	13.70	87^th	100	13.0%
2024	21.32	81^st	100	19.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Naugatuck High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	41.93	30^th	58	48.3%
2022	74.87	4^th	25	84.0%
2023	50.36	12^th	25	52.0%
2024	24.38	22^nd	24	8.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Naugatuck High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	33.76	13^th	20	35.0%
2021	51.65	43^rd	104	58.7%
2022	36.68	38^th	59	35.6%
2023	38.96	31^st	63	50.8%
2024	40.05	35^th	63	44.4%

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Rank History for White students at Naugatuck High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	14.25	96^th	105	8.6%
2019	7.14	111^th	113	1.8%
2021	29.91	116^th	155	25.2%
2022	17.67	98^th	117	16.2%
2023	10.52	109^th	116	6.0%
2024	17.48	102^nd	116	12.1%

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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 State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Naugatuck High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1129	25	19	52	11	n/a	n/a	0	1236
1989	1033	29	20	34	18	n/a	n/a	0	1134
1990	1057	29	16	20	17	n/a	n/a	0	1139
1991	1124	33	17	35	16	n/a	n/a	0	1225
1992	1162	47	19	61	16	n/a	n/a	0	1305
1993	1188	35	23	92	3	n/a	n/a	0	1341
1994	1189	49	26	71	7	n/a	n/a	0	1342
1995	1334	38	21	68	8	n/a	n/a	0	1469
1996	1334	38	21	68	8	n/a	n/a	0	1469
1997	1376	41	18	74	10	n/a	n/a	0	1519
1998	1424	36	15	73	10	n/a	n/a	0	1558
1999	1394	51	17	70	11	n/a	n/a	0	1543
2000	1457	47	18	58	8	n/a	n/a	0	1588
2001	1444	60	18	83	6	n/a	n/a	0	1611
2002	1408	72	26	101	4	n/a	n/a	0	1611
2003	1408	72	26	101	4	n/a	n/a	0	1611
2004	1375	96	27	129	5	n/a	n/a	0	1632
2005	1333	88	25	136	3	n/a	n/a	0	1585
2006	1010	79	20	103	2	n/a	n/a	0	1214
2007	1216	96	27	139	2	n/a	n/a	0	1480
2008	1144	94	33	139	0	n/a	n/a	0	1410
2009	1092	94	36	145	0	n/a	n/a	0	1367
2010	1115	116	39	163	1	n/a	n/a	0	1434
2011	971	100	44	197	1	3	45	0	1361
2012	924	105	44	224	1	2	44	0	1344
2013	872	113	35	222	0	4	53	0	1299
2014	854	102	32	225	1	2	51	0	1267
2015	824	101	36	235	1	3	59	0	1259
2016	766	101	35	238	0	3	55	0	1198
2017	741	103	39	275	1	1	58	0	1218
2018	739	107	35	283	0	0	62	0	1226
2019	718	117	43	309	1	0	65	0	1253
2020	665	117	51	349	0	0	58	0	1240
2021	661	131	44	382	3	0	57	0	1278
2022	619	138	43	421	7	1	52	0	1281
2023	549	163	37	470	7	1	57	4	1288
2024	531	169	32	471	7	1	57	4	1272

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Naugatuck High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1236	89.0	13.8	n/a
1989	1134	90.0	12.6	n/a
1990	1139	90.0	12.6	n/a
1991	1225	83.0	14.7	n/a
1992	1305	89.7	14.5	n/a
1993	1341	82.2	16.3	0.2
1994	1342	84.0	16.0	5.1
1995	1469	83.3	17.6	8.2
1996	1469	83.3	17.6	8.2
1997	1519	88.1	17.2	6.6
1998	1558	91.5	17.0	6.5
1999	1543	95.6	16.1	8.8
2000	1588	92.7	17.1	8.9
2001	1611	101.1	15.9	n/a
2002	1611	107.1	15.0	13.4
2003	1611	107.1	15.0	13.4
2004	1632	111.2	14.7	19.9
2005	1585	96.5	16.4	n/a
2006	1214	97.4	12.5	15.1
2007	1480	93.3	15.9	25.3
2008	1410	110.2	12.8	26.2
2009	1367	119.0	12.4	30.3
2010	1434	104.8	13.6	31.3
2011	1361	89.6	15.1	32.6
2012	1344	94.4	14.2	34.7
2013	1299	96.0	13.5	44.6
2014	1267	96.8	13.0	42.9
2015	1259	90.0	13.9	41.5
2016	1198	88.0	13.6	43.7
2017	1218	84.0	14.5	47.4
2018	1226	90.6	13.5	46.8
2019	1253	77.6	16.1	54.3
2020	1240	86.0	14.4	54.2
2021	1278	85.4	14.9	51.3
2022	1281	79.0	16.2	51.1
2023	1288	91.4	14.0	52.5
2024	1272	77.9	16.3	56.9

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 Naugatuck High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1236	89.0	13.8	n/a
1989	1134	90.0	12.6	n/a
1990	1139	90.0	12.6	n/a
1991	1225	83.0	14.7	n/a
1992	1305	89.7	14.5	n/a
1993	1341	82.2	16.3	0.2
1994	1342	84.0	16.0	5.1
1995	1469	83.3	17.6	8.2
1996	1469	83.3	17.6	8.2
1997	1519	88.1	17.2	6.6
1998	1558	91.5	17.0	6.5
1999	1543	95.6	16.1	8.8
2000	1588	92.7	17.1	8.9
2001	1611	101.1	15.9	n/a
2002	1611	107.1	15.0	13.4
2003	1611	107.1	15.0	13.4
2004	1632	111.2	14.7	19.9
2005	1585	96.5	16.4	n/a
2006	1214	97.4	12.5	15.1
2007	1480	93.3	15.9	25.3
2008	1410	110.2	12.8	26.2
2009	1367	119.0	12.4	30.3
2010	1434	104.8	13.6	31.3
2011	1361	89.6	15.1	32.6
2012	1344	94.4	14.2	34.7
2013	1299	96.0	13.5	44.6
2014	1267	96.8	13.0	42.9
2015	1259	90.0	13.9	41.5
2016	1198	88.0	13.6	43.7
2017	1218	84.0	14.5	47.4
2018	1226	90.6	13.5	46.8
2019	1253	77.6	16.1	54.3
2020	1240	86.0	14.4	54.2
2021	1278	85.4	14.9	51.3
2022	1281	79.0	16.2	51.1
2023	1288	91.4	14.0	52.5
2024	1272	77.9	16.3	56.9

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 Naugatuck High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,277
2019	$17,378
2020	$17,363
2021	$18,226
2022	$18,941
2023	$18,134

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Naugatuck High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 98^th of 121 High schools	Ranks 86^th of 139 High schools	19.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Naugatuck High School)	46.7	45.9	0.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Naugatuck School District)	46.6	45.7	0.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	55.6	6%
11th Grade Math (Naugatuck High School)	19.2	16.3	2.9%
11th Grade Math (Naugatuck School District)	19	16.3	2.7%
11th Grade Math (Connecticut)	40.6	34.8	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1253	1288	2.8%
African American	117	163	39.3%
American Indian	1	7	600%
Asian	43	37	14%
Hispanic	309	470	52.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	718	549	23.5%
Two or More Races	65	57	12.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.3%	52.5%	1.8%

Schools Near Naugatuck 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 8th Grade	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Naugatuck High School	Public	9-12	543 Rubber Ave.	Naugatuck	06770	New Haven County	Naugatuck School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 720-5400	1,272	78	16.3	56.9%	531 (41.7%)	169 (13.3%)	471 (37.0%)	32 (2.5%)	7 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (4.5%)	26.7	100^th of 145 public high schools	31.0%					(n/a)		34.3	41.0	15.5							$18,134
John F. Kennedy High School	Public	9-12	422 Highland Ave.	Waterbury	06708	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8153	1,391	99	14.1	82.8%	152 (10.9%)	303 (21.8%)	865 (62.2%)	20 (1.4%)	10 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (2.9%)	7	137^th of 145 public high schools	5.5%		7.2	132^nd of 142 public high schools	7.0%	5		7.6	21.6	6.3							$18,727
Pomperaug Regional High School	Public	9-12	234 Judd Rd.	Southbury	06488	New Haven County	Regional School District 15	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 262-3200	995	89	11.2	15.9%	791 (79.5%)	20 (2.0%)	91 (9.1%)	55 (5.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (3.5%)	87	16^th of 145 public high schools	89.0%					(n/a)		66.1	75.8	57.1							$23,632
Woodland Regional High School	Public	9-12	135 Back Rimmon Rd.	Beacon Falls	06403	New Haven County	Regional School District 16	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 881-5551	590	53	11.0	21.0%	490 (83.1%)	20 (3.4%)	65 (11.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	69.4	44^th of 145 public high schools	69.7%		79.2	32^nd of 142 public high schools	77.5%	12		58.0	68.7	34.0							$21,528
Waterbury Arts Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-12	16 South Elm St.	Waterbury	06706	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(203) 573-6300	821	60	13.7	68.6%	242 (29.5%)	154 (18.8%)	360 (43.8%)	15 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.7%)	32	91^st of 145 public high schools	37.2%		41.2	75^th of 142 public high schools	47.2%	16	41.4		50.9	13.9	60.2	56.8	58.4	38.9	36.9	26.8	$22,290
REGIONS staff secure Waterbury	Public	6-12	80 Prospect Street	Waterbury	06702	New Haven County	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 757-9939	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Waterbury Career Academy	Public	9-12	175 Birch Street	Waterbury	06704	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8000	755	58	13.0	79.7%	100 (13.2%)	206 (27.3%)	398 (52.7%)	20 (2.6%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.0%)	25.4	105^th of 145 public high schools	27.6%		20	107^th of 142 public high schools	24.6%	2		26.2	46.2	14.7							$21,257
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School	Public	9-12	43 Tompkins St.	Waterbury	06708	New Haven County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 596-4302	785	70	11.2	51.8%	235 (29.9%)	103 (13.1%)	378 (48.2%)	15 (1.9%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)	38 (4.8%)	33.4	87^th of 145 public high schools	40.0%		48	71^st of 142 public high schools	50.0%	16		47.7		8.9							$25,833
Crosby High School	Public	9-12	300 Pierpont Rd.	Waterbury	06705	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8061	1,452	96	15.0	84.5%	107 (7.4%)	335 (23.1%)	939 (64.7%)	15 (1.0%)	12 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (3.0%)	7.4	135^th of 145 public high schools	6.9%		6.5	135^th of 142 public high schools	4.9%			8.0	21.4	7.3							$16,938
Watertown High School	Public	9-12	324 French St.	Watertown	06795	Litchfield County	Watertown School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 945-4810	715	66	10.8	37.6%	573 (80.1%)	31 (4.3%)	72 (10.1%)	11 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (3.2%)	39.5	78^th of 145 public high schools	46.2%		51	68^th of 142 public high schools	52.1%	10		40.7	58.4	13.5							$23,277

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