Is Pomperaug Regional High School a good school?

Pomperaug Regional High School ranks 16 th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pomperaug Regional High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 995 students attended Pomperaug Regional High School.

What is the racial makeup of Pomperaug Regional High School?

Students at Pomperaug Regional High School are 79% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Pomperaug Regional High School?

Pomperaug Regional High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Gainfield Elementary School Elementary : Long Meadow Elementary School Elementary : Middlebury Elementary School Elementary : Pomperaug Elementary School Middle : Memorial Middle School Middle : Rochambeau Middle School

Pomperaug Regional High School

Summary:

Pomperaug Regional High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Southbury, Connecticut, with a diverse student population of 1,039. The school is part of the Regional School District 15, which is ranked 56 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pomperaug Regional High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Connecticut, with a statewide ranking of 16 out of 145 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students perform exceptionally well on standardized tests, with 75.8% proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, 57.1% in SAT/Math, and 66.1% in NGSS/Science for the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state averages. Pomperaug Regional High School also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking 2nd out of 104 Connecticut high schools for Hispanic students, 7th out of 155 for low socioeconomic status students, and 34th out of 175 for special education students in the 2020-2021 school year.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Waterbury Career Academy, Oxford High School, and Woodland Regional High School, Pomperaug Regional High School stands out as a top-performing institution, outperforming them in various academic metrics, including standardized test scores and overall statewide rankings. The school's strong performance, equity-focused approach, and commitment to providing a high-quality education make it a standout institution in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

234 Judd Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488

(203) 262-3200

District: Regional School District 15

SchoolDigger Rank:
16^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,632

Feeder schools for Pomperaug Regional High School:

Elementary:	Gainfield Elementary School
	Long Meadow Elementary School
	Middlebury Elementary School
	Pomperaug Elementary School
Middle:	Memorial Middle School
	Rochambeau Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 995

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.5%

Hispanic:

9.1%

Asian:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pomperaug Regional High School ranks better than 89% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.02. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pomperaug Regional 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 (79.5%), Hispanic (9.1%), Asian (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pomperaug Regional High School is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare Pomperaug Regional High School employs 88.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pomperaug Regional High School is $23,632.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pomperaug Regional High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pomperaug Regional High School 16^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Pomperaug Regional High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Regional School District 15:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School District 15 56^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Pomperaug Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	80.90	13^th	176	92.6%
2008	79.91	19^th	176	89.2%
2009	81.08	14^th	176	92.0%
2010	81.10	12^th	186	93.5%
2011	77.59	26^th	189	86.2%
2012	79.60	23^rd	188	87.8%
2013	80.93	14^th	193	92.7%
2015	91.76	6^th	196	96.9%
2017	90.43	10^th	140	92.9%
2018	87.25	23^rd	121	81.0%
2019	89.12	16^th	121	86.8%
2021	61.40	84^th	200	58.0%
2024	87.02	16^th	145	89.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Pomperaug Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	77.51	34^th	175	80.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pomperaug Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	93.45	7^th	155	95.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Pomperaug Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	81.61	20^th	79	74.7%
2019	85.97	15^th	84	82.1%
2021	59.51	79^th	189	58.2%
2022	78.42	27^th	106	74.5%
2023	71.30	37^th	103	64.1%
2024	79.92	24^th	102	76.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Pomperaug Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	57.72	20^th	57	64.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Pomperaug Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	82.57	21^st	78	73.1%
2019	80.77	25^th	80	68.8%
2021	60.28	78^th	182	57.1%
2022	78.87	28^th	102	72.5%
2023	67.88	37^th	100	63.0%
2024	84.27	17^th	100	83.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pomperaug Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	99.49	2^nd	104	98.1%

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Rank History for White students at Pomperaug Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	73.83	29^th	105	72.4%
2019	73.59	34^th	113	69.9%
2021	44.03	86^th	155	44.5%
2022	73.24	30^th	117	74.4%
2023	52.49	57^th	116	50.9%
2024	73.84	25^th	116	78.4%

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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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by a citizen
Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Very strong academic program, students are well prepared for college.

Grading rational is very tough, so all grades are truely earned and sometimes under valued.

Students who graduate are amongst the highest GPA's in a university ranks.

The students are not only academically strong, they are involved in community, arts and sports at high levels.

The student academic results are on a level with Darien, Ridgefield and Westport. The students performance and acheivements are outstanding. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Pomperaug Regional High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	843	7	7	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	859
1989	752	8	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	770
1990	733	5	4	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	0	744
1991	734	4	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	747
1992	774	3	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	789
1993	782	3	15	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	813
1994	798	2	16	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	828
1995	853	3	23	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	891
1996	853	3	23	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	891
1997	892	1	19	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	923
1998	936	2	16	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	962
1999	979	4	19	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	1013
2000	1025	5	16	19	3	n/a	n/a	0	1068
2001	1120	6	22	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	1166
2002	1126	6	33	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	1191
2003	1126	6	33	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	1191
2004	1210	3	42	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	1279
2005	1224	4	41	37	3	n/a	n/a	0	1309
2006	952	8	34	35	4	n/a	n/a	0	1033
2007	1290	12	36	40	2	n/a	n/a	0	1380
2008	1334	12	23	39	7	n/a	n/a	0	1415
2009	1322	14	30	29	9	n/a	n/a	0	1404
2010	1322	13	40	30	13	n/a	n/a	0	1418
2011	1251	19	52	57	5	0	0	0	1384
2012	1151	13	59	58	4	0	4	0	1289
2013	1126	14	56	56	3	0	4	0	1259
2014	1110	13	64	61	3	0	3	0	1254
2015	1053	11	65	68	2	0	4	0	1203
2016	1039	19	57	61	2	1	6	0	1185
2017	1054	17	69	67	2	2	8	0	1219
2018	1038	15	65	60	2	5	12	0	1197
2019	1018	17	69	75	2	7	19	0	1207
2020	1028	15	65	71	3	5	21	0	1208
2021	966	21	57	69	2	4	26	0	1145
2022	915	30	54	84	2	3	35	0	1123
2023	857	25	49	74	2	2	30	0	1039
2024	791	20	55	91	1	1	35	1	995

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 Pomperaug Regional High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	859	62.0	13.8	n/a
1989	770	59.6	12.9	n/a
1990	744	64.2	11.5	n/a
1991	747	60.2	12.4	n/a
1992	789	61.3	12.8	1.4
1993	813	60.3	13.5	0
1994	828	60.2	13.8	1.1
1995	891	64.6	13.8	0.9
1996	891	64.6	13.8	0.9
1997	923	68.6	13.5	1.2
1998	962	70.3	13.7	0.7
1999	1013	74.0	13.7	1.7
2000	1068	77.2	13.8	1.9
2001	1166	82.9	14.1	n/a
2002	1191	83.7	14.2	0.5
2003	1191	83.7	14.2	0.5
2004	1279	89.6	14.3	0.9
2005	1309	80.2	16.3	n/a
2006	1033	84.8	12.2	1.6
2007	1380	85.4	16.2	0.9
2008	1415	98.7	14.3	2.1
2009	1404	106.6	14.3	1.5
2010	1418	99.7	14.2	3.1
2011	1384	99.6	13.8	3
2012	1289	98.3	13.1	2.9
2013	1259	100.0	12.5	4.8
2014	1254	97.9	12.8	4.5
2015	1203	89.0	13.5	4.5
2016	1185	90.0	13.1	4.6
2017	1219	88.9	13.7	6.5
2018	1197	97.1	12.3	4.1
2019	1207	87.1	13.8	12.9
2020	1208	88.5	13.6	12.3
2021	1145	89.3	12.8	13.9
2022	1123	86.3	13.0	13.1
2023	1039	88.3	11.7	14.1
2024	995	88.8	11.2	15.9

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 Pomperaug Regional High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	859	62.0	13.8	n/a
1989	770	59.6	12.9	n/a
1990	744	64.2	11.5	n/a
1991	747	60.2	12.4	n/a
1992	789	61.3	12.8	1.4
1993	813	60.3	13.5	0
1994	828	60.2	13.8	1.1
1995	891	64.6	13.8	0.9
1996	891	64.6	13.8	0.9
1997	923	68.6	13.5	1.2
1998	962	70.3	13.7	0.7
1999	1013	74.0	13.7	1.7
2000	1068	77.2	13.8	1.9
2001	1166	82.9	14.1	n/a
2002	1191	83.7	14.2	0.5
2003	1191	83.7	14.2	0.5
2004	1279	89.6	14.3	0.9
2005	1309	80.2	16.3	n/a
2006	1033	84.8	12.2	1.6
2007	1380	85.4	16.2	0.9
2008	1415	98.7	14.3	2.1
2009	1404	106.6	14.3	1.5
2010	1418	99.7	14.2	3.1
2011	1384	99.6	13.8	3
2012	1289	98.3	13.1	2.9
2013	1259	100.0	12.5	4.8
2014	1254	97.9	12.8	4.5
2015	1203	89.0	13.5	4.5
2016	1185	90.0	13.1	4.6
2017	1219	88.9	13.7	6.5
2018	1197	97.1	12.3	4.1
2019	1207	87.1	13.8	12.9
2020	1208	88.5	13.6	12.3
2021	1145	89.3	12.8	13.9
2022	1123	86.3	13.0	13.1
2023	1039	88.3	11.7	14.1
2024	995	88.8	11.2	15.9

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 Pomperaug Regional High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,421
2019	$17,263
2020	$17,971
2021	$20,295
2022	$21,580
2023	$23,632

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pomperaug Regional High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1207	1039	13.9%
African American	17	25	47.1%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	69	49	29%
Hispanic	75	74	1.3%
Pacific Islander	7	2	71.4%
White	1018	857	15.8%
Two or More Races	19	30	57.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.9%	14.1%	1.1%

Schools Near Pomperaug Regional 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
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
Nonnewaug High School	Public	9-12	5 Minortown Road	Woodbury	06798	Litchfield County	Regional School District 14	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 263-2186	652	62	10.4	21.8%	553 (84.8%)	9 (1.4%)	65 (10.0%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	62	56^th of 145 public high schools	61.4%		72.2	44^th of 142 public high schools	69.0%	12		46.9	57.8	41.5							$22,722
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
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
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
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
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

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