Parish Hill High School

Summary:

Parish Hill High School is a public high school located in Chaplin, Connecticut, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 220 students. The school is part of Regional School District 11, which is ranked 71 out of 158 districts in Connecticut and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Parish Hill High School has consistently ranked in the top half of Connecticut high schools, with a ranking of 49 out of 145 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the SAT, is generally above the state and regional averages, with 65.5% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.8%, and 34.5% proficient or better in SAT/Math, compared to the state average of 29.5%. However, the student population at Parish Hill High School is predominantly White, with only 2.27% African American, 7.73% Hispanic, and 0.91% Asian students, which may limit the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience.

Despite the lack of racial diversity, Parish Hill High School has a significant population of students from low-income families, with 37.73% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This socioeconomic challenge may require the school to allocate additional resources and support to meet the needs of these students. On a positive note, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.4 students per teacher, which suggests an efficient use of resources and the potential for more individualized attention and support for students. Compared to nearby schools like H. H. Ellis Technical High School and Quinebaug Middle College, Parish Hill High School appears to be a strong academic performer, though it faces some challenges in terms of diversity and socioeconomic factors.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 304 Parish Hill Rd.
       Chaplin, CT  06235


(860) 455-9584

District: Regional School District 11

SchoolDigger Rank:
49th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,736 Help


Feeder schools for Parish Hill High School:

Elementary:    Chaplin Elementary School
    Hampton Elementary School
    Scotland Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.4 Help
Number of students:  220

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.8%
Hispanic:
7.7%
African American:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.7% Help


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Compare Details Parish Hill High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details Parish Hill High School ranks better than 66.2% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.8%), Hispanic (7.7%), African American (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parish Hill High School is 8.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parish Hill High School is $26,736.
Schooldigger 2021 Rankings:

Parish Hill High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Parish Hill High School 49th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Parish Hill High School in the ranking list.)

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Regional School District 11:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School District 11 71st of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Parish Hill High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Parish Hill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.72 103rd 248 58.5%
2007 52.19 148th 250 40.8%
2008 55.66 142nd 252 43.7%
2009 57.32 143rd 255 43.9%
2010 58.91 145th 268 45.9%
2011 64.14 134th 269 50.2%
2012 64.24 132nd 272 51.5%
2013 63.44 133rd 278 52.2%
2015 47.16 152nd 280 45.7%
2017 53.67 117th 250 53.2%
2019 53.21 125th 259 51.7%
2021 69.10 91st 275 66.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Parish Hill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.55 33rd 235 86.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Parish Hill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.98 120th 168 28.6%
2019 32.09 119th 166 28.3%
2021 51.25 86th 175 50.9%
2023 29.32 118th 158 25.3%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Parish Hill High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Parish Hill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 49.92 120th 176 31.8%
2008 58.74 103rd 176 41.5%
2009 57.10 105th 176 40.3%
2010 38.99 138th 186 25.8%
2011 58.00 109th 189 42.3%
2012 52.15 116th 188 38.3%
2013 65.29 89th 193 53.9%
2015 50.34 105th 196 46.4%
2021 84.65 36th 200 82.0%
2024 66.71 49th 145 66.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Parish Hill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.34 48th 155 69.0%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, June 26, 2016

Open Quote Award winning music and arts department... small class sizes.. young inspired teachers. High test scores and ranked by the state in the top 27% of schools as of March 2016. Love this school!! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, June 26, 2016

Open Quote I have two students at Parish Hill Middle/High School and I remain impressed and appreciative of the education and social experience that my students receive. They are consistently engaged with a challenging education. My students are both in honors/advanced classes, are in band and sports and they are driven to keep their honors/high honors each year. I thank the teachers and staff at this school for providing my students this environment. We are very lucky to have this environment available. Students are PHMHS are given the tools and support they need to succeed and excel during their time at the school and in all future endeavors. Let's not forget that Parish Hill has a 100% graduation rate! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Parish Hill High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 320 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1989 318 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1990 300 1 2 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 306
1991 301 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1992 303 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1993 179 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1994 179 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1995 344 2 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 359
1996 344 2 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 359
1997 356 1 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1998 356 2 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1999 392 0 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2000 404 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2001 388 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2002 350 1 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 362
2003 350 1 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 362
2004 335 1 1 7 4 n/a n/a 0 348
2005 312 5 1 11 4 n/a n/a 0 333
2006 319 6 2 13 4 n/a n/a 0 344
2007 308 4 2 10 3 n/a n/a 0 327
2008 273 7 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 291
2009 290 5 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2010 277 2 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 291
2011 250 5 1 15 1 0 2 0 274
2012 266 6 0 15 1 0 4 0 292
2013 251 8 1 12 1 0 7 0 280
2014 245 8 3 24 1 0 6 0 287
2015 228 6 1 27 1 1 5 0 269
2016 206 5 2 24 0 2 6 0 245
2017 210 3 1 21 0 2 9 0 246
2018 200 4 0 16 0 2 11 0 233
2019 190 7 0 18 0 1 9 0 225
2020 176 3 0 14 0 0 10 0 203
2021 176 2 0 11 0 0 12 0 201
2022 184 2 2 12 0 0 7 0 207
2023 191 5 2 17 0 0 4 1 220

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 Parish Hill High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 32.0 10.1 n/a
1989 321 33.6 9.5 n/a
1990 306 33.1 9.2 n/a
1991 308 31.0 9.9 n/a
1992 309 35.0 8.8 6.8
1993 181 20.3 8.9 0.6
1994 184 19.8 9.3 12
1995 359 18.9 19.0 14.8
1996 359 18.9 19.0 14.8
1997 368 36.6 10.1 9
1998 368 35.7 10.3 7.9
1999 403 37.5 10.7 13.6
2000 410 37.5 10.9 10.5
2001 393 38.6 10.2 n/a
2002 362 40.6 8.9 16
2003 362 40.6 8.9 16
2004 348 41.3 8.4 16.1
2005 333 30.9 10.8 n/a
2006 344 32.3 10.7 18
2007 327 33.0 9.9 15
2008 291 33.8 8.6 16.5
2009 309 34.2 9.7 16.2
2010 291 30.8 9.4 16.5
2011 274 30.6 8.9 24.1
2012 292 29.8 9.7 26
2013 280 31.9 8.7 26.4
2014 287 31.0 9.2 31.7
2015 269 30.0 8.9 30.9
2016 245 30.0 8.1 33.9
2017 246 29.8 8.2 30.5
2018 233 32.5 7.1 33.5
2019 225 28.6 7.8 37.8
2020 203 28.6 7.0 44.8
2021 201 26.5 7.5 42.3
2022 207 23.7 8.7 49.3
2023 220 25.9 8.4 37.7

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 Parish Hill High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 32.0 10.1 n/a
1989 321 33.6 9.5 n/a
1990 306 33.1 9.2 n/a
1991 308 31.0 9.9 n/a
1992 309 35.0 8.8 6.8
1993 181 20.3 8.9 0.6
1994 184 19.8 9.3 12
1995 359 18.9 19.0 14.8
1996 359 18.9 19.0 14.8
1997 368 36.6 10.1 9
1998 368 35.7 10.3 7.9
1999 403 37.5 10.7 13.6
2000 410 37.5 10.9 10.5
2001 393 38.6 10.2 n/a
2002 362 40.6 8.9 16
2003 362 40.6 8.9 16
2004 348 41.3 8.4 16.1
2005 333 30.9 10.8 n/a
2006 344 32.3 10.7 18
2007 327 33.0 9.9 15
2008 291 33.8 8.6 16.5
2009 309 34.2 9.7 16.2
2010 291 30.8 9.4 16.5
2011 274 30.6 8.9 24.1
2012 292 29.8 9.7 26
2013 280 31.9 8.7 26.4
2014 287 31.0 9.2 31.7
2015 269 30.0 8.9 30.9
2016 245 30.0 8.1 33.9
2017 246 29.8 8.2 30.5
2018 233 32.5 7.1 33.5
2019 225 28.6 7.8 37.8
2020 203 28.6 7.0 44.8
2021 201 26.5 7.5 42.3
2022 207 23.7 8.7 49.3
2023 220 25.9 8.4 37.7

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 Parish Hill High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $24,971
2019 $25,234
2020 $26,391
2021 $29,427
2022 $28,055
2023 $26,736

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Parish Hill High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Parish Hill High School)46.342.6
 3.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 11)46.342.6
 3.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Parish Hill High School)30.439.5
 9.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 11)30.439.5
 9.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)43.536.2
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students225220
 2.2%
African American75
 28.6%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic1817
 5.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White190191
 0.5%
Two or More Races94
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.8%37.7%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Parish Hill High School

Parish Hill High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Chaplin Elementary School
Elementary : Hampton Elementary School
Elementary : Scotland Elementary School

Parish Hill High School ranks 49th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 220 students attended Parish Hill High School.

Students at Parish Hill High School are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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