Is Amity Regional High School a good school?

Amity Regional High School ranks 34 th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Amity Regional High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,318 students attended Amity Regional High School.

What is the racial makeup of Amity Regional High School?

Students at Amity Regional High School are 69% White, 17% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Amity Regional High School?

Amity Regional High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Beecher Road School Elementary : Bethany Community School Elementary : Mary L. Tracy School Elementary : Peck Place School Elementary : Race Brook School Elementary : Turkey Hill School Middle : Amity Middle School: Bethany Middle : Amity Middle School: Orange

Amity Regional High School

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Amity Regional High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Woodbridge, Connecticut, with a diverse student population of 1,318. The school is part of the Regional School District 05, which is ranked 21 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Amity Regional High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Connecticut, with a statewide ranking between 8 and 39 over the past decade. The school's performance on standardized tests is impressive, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state average in SAT/English Language Arts (75.1% vs. 54.8%), SAT/Math (48.6% vs. 29.5%), and NGSS/Science (50.9% vs. 46.7%) for the 2023-2024 school year. Amity Regional High School also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking highly for female students, male students, Asian students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's exceptional support for students with special needs and disabilities is particularly noteworthy, with rankings of 7th out of 175 and 12th out of 57, respectively, for the 2020-2021 school year.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Hamden High School, Derby High School, and Hill Regional Career High School, Amity Regional High School stands out as a high-performing institution, significantly outperforming these schools in academic metrics. This consistent high performance, coupled with the school's diverse student population and exceptional support for vulnerable student groups, makes Amity Regional High School a standout educational institution in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

25 Newton Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

(203) 397-4830

District: Regional School District 05

SchoolDigger Rank:
34^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,733

Feeder schools for Amity Regional High School:

Elementary:	Beecher Road School
	Bethany Community School
	Mary L. Tracy School
	Peck Place School
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	Race Brook School
	Turkey Hill School
Middle:	Amity Middle School: Bethany
	Amity Middle School: Orange

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 1,318

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.0%

Asian:

16.6%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Amity Regional High School ranks better than 76.6% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.56. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69%), Asian (16.6%), Hispanic (7.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Amity Regional High School is 10.3. (See more...)

Compare Amity Regional High School employs 127.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Amity Regional High School is $22,733.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Amity Regional High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Amity Regional High School 34^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Amity Regional High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Regional School District 05:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School District 05 21^st of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Amity Regional High School

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Rank History for all students at Amity Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	76.38	38^th	176	78.4%
2008	80.19	16^th	176	90.9%
2009	76.43	43^rd	176	75.6%
2010	77.62	30^th	186	83.9%
2011	81.21	13^th	189	93.1%
2012	82.41	11^th	188	94.1%
2013	81.23	13^th	193	93.3%
2015	69.80	56^th	196	71.4%
2017	88.79	15^th	140	89.3%
2019	87.62	20^th	121	83.5%
2021	82.56	39^th	200	80.5%
2022	92.54	8^th	139	94.2%
2023	85.92	20^th	142	85.9%
2024	76.56	34^th	145	76.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Amity Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	80.15	4^th	14	71.4%
2021	92.16	7^th	175	96.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	91.00	2^nd	37	94.6%
2021	97.98	1^st	155	99.4%
2023	95.47	2^nd	70	97.1%
2024	77.72	15^th	65	76.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Amity Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	85.36	15^th	79	81.0%
2019	81.54	23^rd	84	72.6%
2021	80.87	36^th	189	81.0%
2022	89.73	8^th	106	92.5%
2023	78.66	28^th	103	72.8%
2024	71.28	35^th	102	65.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Amity Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	72.75	12^th	57	78.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Amity Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	81.23	23^rd	78	70.5%
2019	79.63	27^th	80	66.3%
2021	80.52	37^th	182	79.7%
2022	87.84	13^th	102	87.3%
2023	79.96	26^th	100	74.0%
2024	69.68	38^th	100	62.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Amity Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	72.58	4^th	12	66.7%
2021	79.15	6^th	28	78.6%
2023	69.70	4^th	15	73.3%
2024	42.46	9^th	15	40.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Amity Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	89.33	6^th	63	90.5%

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Rank History for White students at Amity Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	76.00	25^th	105	76.2%
2019	73.18	35^th	113	69.0%
2021	61.80	57^th	155	63.2%
2022	84.59	17^th	117	85.5%
2023	65.06	39^th	116	66.4%
2024	49.94	59^th	116	49.1%

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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 Amity 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	964	22	18	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1010
1989	894	11	26	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	941
1990	782	17	26	17	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	842
1991	774	13	32	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	828
1992	820	9	35	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	873
1993	851	18	31	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	903
1994	840	9	38	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	894
1995	795	12	50	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	880
1996	795	12	50	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	880
1997	877	9	42	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	949
1998	855	10	60	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	951
1999	924	17	60	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	1020
2000	917	20	73	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	1024
2001	971	13	74	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	1070
2002	1025	20	66	17	4	n/a	n/a	0	1132
2003	1025	20	66	17	4	n/a	n/a	0	1132
2004	1065	25	72	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	1180
2005	1080	20	85	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	1209
2006	762	12	74	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	870
2007	1468	29	129	46	4	n/a	n/a	0	1676
2008	1428	36	129	53	3	n/a	n/a	0	1649
2009	1418	41	146	50	2	n/a	n/a	0	1657
2010	1369	51	156	51	3	n/a	n/a	0	1630
2011	1383	44	170	50	2	0	0	0	1649
2012	1376	46	172	59	4	0	0	0	1657
2013	1332	48	168	66	4	0	3	0	1621
2014	1281	44	169	67	4	0	13	0	1578
2015	1201	47	182	72	5	1	16	0	1524
2016	1182	50	191	32	6	4	21	0	1486
2017	1152	52	202	9	7	4	26	0	1452
2018	1142	50	215	5	7	3	54	0	1476
2019	1135	48	207	25	6	3	67	0	1491
2020	1087	54	219	28	5	1	61	0	1455
2021	1064	49	221	47	3	0	60	0	1444
2022	985	42	223	96	2	0	47	0	1395
2023	909	49	219	99	2	0	39	1	1318

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Amity Regional High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1010	88.0	11.4	n/a
1989	941	88.3	10.6	n/a
1990	842	84.0	10.0	n/a
1991	828	71.3	11.6	n/a
1992	873	74.7	11.6	0.1
1993	903	74.6	12.1	0
1994	894	71.4	12.5	0.6
1995	880	72.5	12.1	0
1996	880	72.5	12.1	0
1997	949	72.2	13.1	0.8
1998	951	72.4	13.1	1.1
1999	1020	80.6	12.7	1.8
2000	1024	81.6	12.5	1.6
2001	1070	84.4	12.7	n/a
2002	1132	86.2	13.1	0.5
2003	1132	86.2	13.1	0.5
2004	1180	89.6	13.2	0.7
2005	1209	107.8	11.2	n/a
2006	870	113.0	7.7	3.1
2007	1676	113.4	14.8	1.8
2008	1649	124.9	13.2	1.9
2009	1657	135.9	13.2	2.2
2010	1630	125.9	12.9	0.9
2011	1649	123.3	13.3	3.5
2012	1657	125.5	13.2	4.4
2013	1621	125.9	12.8	4.6
2014	1578	122.9	12.8	4.6
2015	1524	125.0	12.1	4.2
2016	1486	121.0	12.2	4.3
2017	1452	122.8	11.8	5.6
2018	1476	130.1	11.3	5
2019	1491	120.2	12.4	10.3
2020	1455	125.0	11.6	9.9
2021	1444	116.4	12.4	12.9
2022	1395	120.4	11.5	14.1
2023	1318	127.2	10.3	13.4

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 Amity Regional High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1010	88.0	11.4	n/a
1989	941	88.3	10.6	n/a
1990	842	84.0	10.0	n/a
1991	828	71.3	11.6	n/a
1992	873	74.7	11.6	0.1
1993	903	74.6	12.1	0
1994	894	71.4	12.5	0.6
1995	880	72.5	12.1	0
1996	880	72.5	12.1	0
1997	949	72.2	13.1	0.8
1998	951	72.4	13.1	1.1
1999	1020	80.6	12.7	1.8
2000	1024	81.6	12.5	1.6
2001	1070	84.4	12.7	n/a
2002	1132	86.2	13.1	0.5
2003	1132	86.2	13.1	0.5
2004	1180	89.6	13.2	0.7
2005	1209	107.8	11.2	n/a
2006	870	113.0	7.7	3.1
2007	1676	113.4	14.8	1.8
2008	1649	124.9	13.2	1.9
2009	1657	135.9	13.2	2.2
2010	1630	125.9	12.9	0.9
2011	1649	123.3	13.3	3.5
2012	1657	125.5	13.2	4.4
2013	1621	125.9	12.8	4.6
2014	1578	122.9	12.8	4.6
2015	1524	125.0	12.1	4.2
2016	1486	121.0	12.2	4.3
2017	1452	122.8	11.8	5.6
2018	1476	130.1	11.3	5
2019	1491	120.2	12.4	10.3
2020	1455	125.0	11.6	9.9
2021	1444	116.4	12.4	12.9
2022	1395	120.4	11.5	14.1
2023	1318	127.2	10.3	13.4

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 Amity Regional High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$18,076
2019	$17,815
2020	$18,149
2021	$20,322
2022	$20,052
2023	$22,733

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Amity Regional High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 20^th of 121 High schools	Ranks 20^th of 142 High schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Amity Regional High School)	81.3	78.6	2.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 05)	81.3	78.6	2.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	52.4	9.2%
11th Grade Math (Amity Regional High School)	63.7	60.6	3.1%
11th Grade Math (Regional School District 05)	63.7	60.6	3.1%
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	1491	1318	11.6%
African American	48	49	2.1%
American Indian	6	2	66.7%
Asian	207	219	5.8%
Hispanic	25	99	296%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	1135	909	19.9%
Two or More Races	67	39	41.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.3%	13.4%	3.2%

Schools Near Amity 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)	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	Total
Amity Regional High School	Public	9-12	25 Newton Rd.	Woodbridge	06525	New Haven County	Regional School District 05	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 397-4830	1,318	127	10.3	13.4%	909 (69.0%)	49 (3.7%)	99 (7.5%)	219 (16.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.0%)	76.6	34^th of 145 public high schools	76.6%		85.9	20^th of 142 public high schools	85.9%	14	50.9	75.1	48.6	$22,733
Common Ground High School	Public, Charter	9-12	358 Springside Ave.	New Haven	06515	New Haven County	Common Ground High School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(203) 389-4333	226	14	16.1	69.0%	44 (19.5%)	68 (30.1%)	103 (45.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.7%)								(n/a)			15.2	$20,125
Emmett O'Brien Technical High School	Public	9-12	141 Prindle Ave.	Ansonia	06401	New Haven County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	No	(203) 732-1800	627	50	12.4	38.6%	327 (52.2%)	52 (8.3%)	201 (32.1%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.7%)	10.1	128^th of 145 public high schools	11.7%					(n/a)		28.0	5.3	$27,714
Eli Whitney Technical High School	Public	9-12	100 Fairview Ave	Hamden	06514	New Haven County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 397-4031	619	50	12.4	66.7%	27 (4.4%)	212 (34.2%)	348 (56.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.4%)								(n/a)		16.2		$28,576
Ansonia High School	Public	9-12	20 Pulaski Hwy.	Ansonia	06401	New Haven County	Ansonia School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 736-5060	555	49	11.4	59.6%	160 (28.8%)	113 (20.4%)	248 (44.7%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.3%)	17.3	116^th of 145 public high schools	20.0%					(n/a)	26.9		10.0	$21,264
James Hillhouse High School	Public	9-12	480 Sherman Parkway	New Haven	06511	New Haven County	New Haven School District	No	No	No	Yes	(475) 220-7500	1,139	76	14.9	79.4%	57 (5.0%)	540 (47.4%)	474 (41.6%)	39 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.2%)	8.7	132^nd of 145 public high schools	9.0%		6.5	133^rd of 142 public high schools	6.3%	1	14.4	22.7	7.1	$19,579
Hamden High School	Public	9-12	2040 Dixwell Ave.	Hamden	06514	New Haven County	Hamden School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 407-2040	1,672	127	13.1	38.9%	452 (27.0%)	602 (36.0%)	412 (24.6%)	109 (6.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	94 (5.6%)								(n/a)	34.2			$24,385
Derby High School	Public	9-12	75 Chatfield Street	Derby	06418	New Haven County	Derby School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 736-5032	369	38	9.7	51.2%	119 (32.2%)	81 (22.0%)	143 (38.8%)	11 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.1%)								(n/a)	26.0			$25,400
Hill Regional Career High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	140 Legion Ave.	New Haven	06519	New Haven County	New Haven School District	No	Yes	No	No	(475) 220-5000	651	60	10.8	78.5%	46 (7.1%)	262 (40.2%)	305 (46.9%)	22 (3.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.0%)	9.6	130^th of 145 public high schools	10.3%		13.6	118^th of 142 public high schools	16.9%	12	18.0	25.4	5.1	$21,242
Seymour High School	Public	9-12	2 Botsford Rd.	Seymour	06483	New Haven County	Seymour School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 888-2561	608	48	12.5	42.4%	400 (65.8%)	42 (6.9%)	131 (21.5%)	23 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	50.7	73^rd of 145 public high schools	49.7%		60.5	61^st of 142 public high schools	57.0%	12	43.5	59.0	27.3	$22,570

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