Is Newington High School a good school?

Newington High School ranks 47 th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Newington High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,284 students attended Newington High School.

What is the racial makeup of Newington High School?

Students at Newington High School are 53% White, 26% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Newington High School?

Newington High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Anna Reynolds School Elementary : Elizabeth Green School Elementary : John Paterson School Elementary : Ruth Chaffee School Middle : John Wallace Middle School Middle : Martin Kellogg Middle School

Newington High School

Summary:

Newington High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Newington, Connecticut, with a student population of 1,327. The school is part of the Newington School District, which is ranked 85 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Newington High School consistently ranks in the top half of Connecticut high schools, receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is strong, with 61.2% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts and 32.9% proficient or better in SAT/Math, outperforming the state averages. Newington High School also excels in science, with 64.5% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in NGSS/Science, significantly higher than the state average of 46.7%. The school's diverse student population has become more racially diverse in recent years, with the percentage of white students decreasing from 60.87% in 2020-2021 to 55.01% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools like Hartford Public High School and E.C. Goodwin Technical High School, Newington High School significantly outperforms them in academic metrics, with much higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. The school also stands out for its ability to support the academic success of diverse student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, special education, and low socioeconomic status students, who all perform exceptionally well compared to their peers statewide. Newington High School's higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio suggest a strong investment in resources and support for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

605 Willard Avenue
Newington, CT 06111

(860) 666-5611

District: Newington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
47^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,857

Feeder schools for Newington High School:

Elementary:	Anna Reynolds School
	Elizabeth Green School
	John Paterson School
	Ruth Chaffee School
Middle:	John Wallace Middle School
	Martin Kellogg Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 1,284

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.6%

Hispanic:

26.3%

Asian:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Newington High School ranks better than 67.6% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.57. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Newington 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 Racial makeup is: White (52.6%), Hispanic (26.3%), Asian (9.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newington High School is 14. (See more...)

Compare Newington High School employs 91.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newington High School is $20,857.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Newington High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Newington High School 47^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Newington High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Newington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newington School District 85^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Newington High School

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Rank History for all students at Newington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	74.19	48^th	176	72.7%
2008	68.98	71^st	176	59.7%
2009	76.59	41^st	176	76.7%
2010	74.12	48^th	186	74.2%
2011	73.59	64^th	189	66.1%
2012	73.34	58^th	188	69.1%
2013	66.69	87^th	193	54.9%
2015	53.70	99^th	196	49.5%
2016	72.07	44^th	132	66.7%
2019	75.64	38^th	121	68.6%
2021	80.96	43^rd	200	78.5%
2022	57.47	61^st	139	56.1%
2023	70.61	46^th	142	67.6%
2024	67.57	47^th	145	67.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Newington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	79.94	30^th	175	82.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	81.13	7^th	37	81.1%
2021	85.88	21^st	155	86.5%
2022	69.09	13^th	63	79.4%
2023	66.35	17^th	70	75.7%
2024	82.71	8^th	65	87.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Newington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	51.01	54^th	79	31.6%
2019	62.10	43^rd	84	48.8%
2021	84.84	29^th	189	84.7%
2022	58.39	53^rd	106	50.0%
2023	67.21	43^rd	103	58.3%
2024	64.58	45^th	102	55.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Newington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	51.52	22^nd	57	61.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Newington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	73.97	33^rd	78	57.7%
2019	69.64	40^th	80	50.0%
2021	71.86	58^th	182	68.1%
2022	41.43	65^th	102	36.3%
2023	52.83	51^st	100	49.0%
2024	64.25	43^rd	100	57.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Newington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.92	20^th	28	28.6%
2023	29.64	11^th	15	26.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Newington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	97.36	2^nd	58	96.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Newington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	84.25	16^th	104	84.6%
2022	65.63	11^th	59	81.4%

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Rank History for White students at Newington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	58.10	47^th	105	55.2%
2019	58.67	52^nd	113	54.0%
2021	77.91	29^th	155	81.3%
2022	41.77	75^th	117	35.9%
2023	58.15	53^rd	116	54.3%
2024	55.62	47^th	116	59.5%

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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 Newington High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1307	19	22	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	1367
1989	1220	24	14	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	1283
1990	1157	29	18	29	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	1233
1991	1152	35	22	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	1238
1992	1116	34	19	30	7	n/a	n/a	0	1206
1993	1087	26	26	34	8	n/a	n/a	0	1181
1994	1087	41	27	37	6	n/a	n/a	0	1198
1995	1096	34	37	43	3	n/a	n/a	0	1213
1996	1096	34	37	43	3	n/a	n/a	0	1213
1997	1105	41	44	40	2	n/a	n/a	0	1232
1998	1122	39	41	42	1	n/a	n/a	0	1245
1999	1120	47	41	40	4	n/a	n/a	0	1252
2000	1145	59	46	47	3	n/a	n/a	0	1300
2001	1137	48	52	62	0	n/a	n/a	0	1299
2002	1195	47	74	83	4	n/a	n/a	0	1403
2003	1195	47	74	83	4	n/a	n/a	0	1403
2004	1184	53	76	90	6	n/a	n/a	0	1409
2005	1226	75	84	101	6	n/a	n/a	0	1492
2006	951	70	77	81	4	n/a	n/a	0	1183
2007	1200	86	97	121	5	n/a	n/a	0	1509
2008	1205	89	107	125	2	n/a	n/a	0	1528
2009	1166	75	100	121	3	n/a	n/a	0	1465
2010	1142	72	119	133	2	n/a	n/a	0	1468
2011	1096	64	122	169	2	0	32	0	1485
2012	1035	74	117	179	1	0	44	0	1450
2013	970	78	122	213	1	0	39	0	1423
2014	913	66	108	228	1	0	45	0	1361
2015	835	71	119	238	2	1	42	0	1308
2016	820	69	108	217	3	3	46	0	1266
2017	805	65	124	214	3	3	55	0	1269
2018	810	72	132	210	4	2	57	0	1287
2019	827	76	114	221	2	2	68	0	1310
2020	786	80	114	255	1	1	64	0	1301
2021	781	80	108	255	1	0	58	0	1283
2022	765	69	112	295	3	0	65	0	1309
2023	730	79	121	325	4	0	67	1	1327
2024	676	72	126	338	3	1	67	1	1284

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 Newington High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1367	94.0	14.5	n/a
1989	1283	95.0	13.5	n/a
1990	1233	94.0	13.1	n/a
1991	1238	86.0	14.3	n/a
1992	1206	79.5	15.1	0.6
1993	1181	81.9	14.4	0.1
1994	1198	84.7	14.1	4.2
1995	1213	83.6	14.5	4.5
1996	1213	83.6	14.5	4.5
1997	1232	81.9	15.0	3.7
1998	1245	82.0	15.2	3.5
1999	1252	85.1	14.7	5
2000	1300	86.7	15.0	5.8
2001	1299	86.8	15.0	n/a
2002	1403	85.3	16.4	6.5
2003	1403	85.3	16.4	6.5
2004	1409	84.0	16.8	8.5
2005	1492	81.1	18.4	n/a
2006	1183	82.8	14.3	11.9
2007	1509	84.6	17.8	12.3
2008	1528	94.6	16.2	15.1
2009	1465	106.2	15.4	13
2010	1468	96.2	15.2	16.2
2011	1485	95.8	15.4	15.4
2012	1450	94.3	15.3	17.5
2013	1423	94.9	14.9	15.4
2014	1361	91.8	14.8	21.2
2015	1308	93.0	14.0	23
2016	1266	91.0	13.9	23.8
2017	1269	89.6	14.1	21
2018	1287	93.7	13.7	20
2019	1310	84.6	15.4	27.7
2020	1301	88.6	14.6	28.4
2021	1283	89.8	14.2	29.4
2022	1309	89.2	14.6	31.2
2023	1327	92.6	14.3	31.8
2024	1284	91.2	14.0	35.7

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 Newington High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1367	94.0	14.5	n/a
1989	1283	95.0	13.5	n/a
1990	1233	94.0	13.1	n/a
1991	1238	86.0	14.3	n/a
1992	1206	79.5	15.1	0.6
1993	1181	81.9	14.4	0.1
1994	1198	84.7	14.1	4.2
1995	1213	83.6	14.5	4.5
1996	1213	83.6	14.5	4.5
1997	1232	81.9	15.0	3.7
1998	1245	82.0	15.2	3.5
1999	1252	85.1	14.7	5
2000	1300	86.7	15.0	5.8
2001	1299	86.8	15.0	n/a
2002	1403	85.3	16.4	6.5
2003	1403	85.3	16.4	6.5
2004	1409	84.0	16.8	8.5
2005	1492	81.1	18.4	n/a
2006	1183	82.8	14.3	11.9
2007	1509	84.6	17.8	12.3
2008	1528	94.6	16.2	15.1
2009	1465	106.2	15.4	13
2010	1468	96.2	15.2	16.2
2011	1485	95.8	15.4	15.4
2012	1450	94.3	15.3	17.5
2013	1423	94.9	14.9	15.4
2014	1361	91.8	14.8	21.2
2015	1308	93.0	14.0	23
2016	1266	91.0	13.9	23.8
2017	1269	89.6	14.1	21
2018	1287	93.7	13.7	20
2019	1310	84.6	15.4	27.7
2020	1301	88.6	14.6	28.4
2021	1283	89.8	14.2	29.4
2022	1309	89.2	14.6	31.2
2023	1327	92.6	14.3	31.8
2024	1284	91.2	14.0	35.7

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 Newington High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$18,136
2019	$17,908
2020	$18,100
2021	$19,566
2022	$20,019
2023	$20,857

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newington High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 38^th of 121 High schools	Ranks 46^th of 142 High schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Newington High School)	73.3	58.8	14.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Newington School District)	73.4	58.6	14.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	52.4	9.2%
11th Grade Math (Newington High School)	51.7	42.5	9.2%
11th Grade Math (Newington School District)	51.8	42.4	9.4%
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	1310	1327	1.3%
African American	76	79	3.9%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	114	121	6.1%
Hispanic	221	325	47.1%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	827	730	11.7%
Two or More Races	68	67	1.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.7%	31.8%	4.1%

Schools Near Newington 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
Newington High School	Public	9-12	605 Willard Avenue	Newington	06111	Hartford County	Newington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 666-5611	1,284	91	14.0	35.7%	676 (52.6%)	72 (5.6%)	338 (26.3%)	126 (9.8%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (5.2%)	67.6	47^th of 145 public high schools	67.6%		70.6	46^th of 142 public high schools	67.6%	1		64.5	61.2	32.9							$20,857
Conard High School	Public	9-12	110 Beechwood Rd.	West Hartford	06107	Hartford County	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 231-5000	1,402	100	13.9	30.6%	731 (52.1%)	121 (8.6%)	321 (22.9%)	162 (11.6%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	58 (4.1%)	84	22^nd of 145 public high schools	84.8%		82.5	26^th of 142 public high schools	81.7%	4		67.6	73.5	48.1							$19,201
A. I. Prince Technical High School	Public	9-12	401 Flatbush Ave.	Hartford	06106	Hartford County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 951-7112	718	76	9.4	68.8%	38 (5.3%)	236 (32.9%)	404 (56.3%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.3%)	5.9	140^th of 145 public high schools	3.4%		6.3	136^th of 142 public high schools	4.2%	4		11.0	13.8	4.6							$30,476
Wethersfield High School	Public	9-12	411 Wolcott Hill Rd.	Wethersfield	06109	Hartford County	Wethersfield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 571-8200	1,126	84	13.4	26.8%	733 (65.1%)	58 (5.2%)	246 (21.8%)	39 (3.5%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (3.8%)	62.9	55^th of 145 public high schools	62.1%		51.8	66^th of 142 public high schools	53.5%	11		51.2	61.2	35.9							$17,876
E. C. Goodwin Technical High School	Public	9-12	735 Slater Rd.	New Britain	06053	Hartford County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 827-7736	657	63	10.4	54.9%	183 (27.9%)	62 (9.4%)	379 (57.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.0%)								(n/a)				4.0							$29,089
Academy of Science and Innovation	Public, Magnet	6-12	600 Slater Road	New Britain	06053	Hartford County	Capitol Region Education Council	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 223-0726	740	68	10.8	58.8%	109 (14.7%)	181 (24.5%)	381 (51.5%)	21 (2.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.9%)	25.6	104^th of 145 public high schools	28.3%		21.2	105^th of 142 public high schools	26.1%	1	17.5	31.0	44.4	13.1	24.8	33.9	23.3	18.8	14.7	7.8	$24,373
New Britain High School	Public	9-12	110 Mill St.	New Britain	06051	Hartford County	New Britain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 225-6300	2,398	154	15.6	69.6%	392 (16.3%)	255 (10.6%)	1,569 (65.4%)	62 (2.6%)	6 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	109 (4.5%)	13.8	121^st of 145 public high schools	16.6%		14.3	116^th of 142 public high schools	18.3%	5		18.8	33.6	9.0							$19,163
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	53 Vernon Street	Hartford	06103	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-7201	934	69	13.5	77.1%	96 (10.3%)	233 (24.9%)	536 (57.4%)	29 (3.1%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	30 (3.2%)	31.1	93^rd of 145 public high schools	35.9%		23	103^rd of 142 public high schools	27.5%	10	28.0		45.7	18.1	30.8	25.3	20.1	26.2	15.3	11.5	$21,159
REGIONS secure Hartford	Public	5-12	920 Broad Street	Hartford	06106	Hartford County	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 244-7961	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hartford Residential Center	Public	8-12	920 Broad St.	Hartford	06106	Hartford County	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 244-7965	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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