Rocky Hill High School

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Rocky Hill High School ranks 45 th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Rocky Hill High School is a public high school serving 722 students in grades 9-12 in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, which is part of the Rocky Hill School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top in the state, with strong academic results, a diverse student population, and a focus on supporting students from various backgrounds.

Academically, Rocky Hill High School ranks 45th out of 145 Connecticut high schools and receives a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students excel in standardized tests, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, SAT/Math, and NGSS/Science compared to the state average. Additionally, the school's special education students have particularly excelled, with Rocky Hill High School ranking 2nd out of 175 Connecticut high schools in this category and receiving a 5-star rating.

Compared to nearby schools, Rocky Hill High School stands out for its higher percentage of White and Asian students, lower student-teacher ratio, and significantly higher spending per student. While some nearby magnet schools, such as Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University and Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy, struggle with lower test scores and rankings, Rocky Hill High School continues to excel, making it an attractive option for families in the area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

50 Chapin Ave.
Rocky Hill, CT 06067

(860) 258-7721

District: Rocky Hill School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
45^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,443

Feeder schools for Rocky Hill High School:

Elementary:	Myrtle H. Stevens School
	West Hill School
Middle:	Albert D. Griswold Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 722

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.0%

Asian:

18.7%

Hispanic:

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rocky Hill High School ranks better than 69% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.17. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Rocky Hill High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (60%), Asian (18.7%), Hispanic (13.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rocky Hill High School is 10.2. (See more...)

Compare Rocky Hill High School employs 70.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rocky Hill High School is $22,443.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rocky Hill High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rocky Hill High School 45^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Rocky Hill High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Asian students:

White students:

Rocky Hill School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rocky Hill School District 43^rd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rocky Hill High School

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Rank History for all students at Rocky Hill High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	70.76	62^nd	176	64.8%
2008	72.99	53^rd	176	69.9%
2009	75.69	49^th	176	72.2%
2010	67.87	79^th	186	57.5%
2011	71.84	72^nd	189	61.9%
2012	70.39	76^th	188	59.6%
2013	76.30	45^th	193	76.7%
2015	77.74	41^st	196	79.1%
2016	79.76	33^rd	132	75.0%
2017	76.70	41^st	140	70.7%
2018	70.65	48^th	121	60.3%
2021	86.03	29^th	200	85.5%
2022	80.29	29^th	139	79.1%
2023	87.37	17^th	142	88.0%
2024	69.17	45^th	145	69.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Rocky Hill High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	96.98	2^nd	175	98.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rocky Hill High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	95.10	6^th	155	96.1%
2022	78.15	11^th	63	82.5%
2023	59.08	19^th	70	72.9%
2024	55.83	29^th	65	55.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Rocky Hill High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	70.61	34^th	79	57.0%
2019	65.84	42^nd	84	50.0%
2021	87.85	21^st	189	88.9%
2022	74.74	32^nd	106	69.8%
2023	82.95	20^th	103	80.6%
2024	61.89	48^th	102	52.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Rocky Hill High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	52.90	53^rd	78	32.1%
2019	55.08	52^nd	80	35.0%
2021	81.41	36^th	182	80.2%
2022	73.64	37^th	102	63.7%
2023	78.18	27^th	100	73.0%
2024	73.31	32^nd	100	68.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Rocky Hill High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	61.82	6^th	11	45.5%
2019	40.87	10^th	12	16.7%
2021	53.83	17^th	28	39.3%
2022	40.46	9^th	12	25.0%
2023	58.04	8^th	15	46.7%
2024	41.22	10^th	15	33.3%

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Rank History for White students at Rocky Hill High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	48.49	64^th	105	39.0%
2019	50.40	65^th	113	42.5%
2021	71.45	45^th	155	71.0%
2022	78.64	24^th	117	79.5%
2023	74.08	26^th	116	77.6%
2024	37.37	73^rd	116	37.1%

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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 Rocky Hill High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	525	10	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	546
1989	551	9	7	6	1	n/a	n/a	574
1990	512	13	6	4	1	n/a	n/a	536
1991	511	22	9	7	1	n/a	n/a	550
1992	532	16	20	15	2	n/a	n/a	585
1993	516	23	17	9	0	n/a	n/a	565
1994	494	28	19	15	0	n/a	n/a	556
1995	475	23	22	13	1	n/a	n/a	534
1996	475	23	22	13	1	n/a	n/a	534
1997	475	22	21	20	0	n/a	n/a	538
1998	502	15	15	14	0	n/a	n/a	546
1999	560	21	14	17	4	n/a	n/a	616
2000	574	21	18	16	0	n/a	n/a	629
2001	587	25	18	21	0	n/a	n/a	651
2002	602	26	30	33	0	n/a	n/a	691
2003	602	26	30	33	0	n/a	n/a	691
2004	610	24	41	43	0	n/a	n/a	718
2005	602	23	35	43	0	n/a	n/a	703
2006	469	19	26	44	0	n/a	n/a	558
2007	619	31	43	47	0	n/a	n/a	740
2008	632	32	39	52	0	n/a	n/a	755
2009	637	33	52	53	1	n/a	n/a	776
2010	627	35	65	53	1	n/a	n/a	781
2011	602	35	63	50	1	0	1	752
2012	598	46	59	55	1	0	3	762
2013	574	37	58	57	1	0	5	732
2014	571	28	45	74	2	0	7	727
2015	536	30	51	71	1	0	8	697
2016	536	27	56	77	1	0	8	705
2017	557	43	81	43	2	0	0	726
2018	526	39	91	71	1	0	9	737
2019	495	36	105	87	1	0	17	741
2020	479	36	116	92	2	0	18	743
2021	468	30	126	92	3	0	19	738
2022	440	23	125	97	2	1	17	705
2023	433	29	135	100	1	1	23	722

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 Rocky Hill High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	546	41.0	13.3	n/a
1989	574	39.0	14.7	n/a
1990	536	40.0	13.4	n/a
1991	550	40.0	13.7	n/a
1992	585	44.4	13.1	0.2
1993	565	44.8	12.6	0
1994	556	44.4	12.5	3.4
1995	534	46.5	11.5	2.4
1996	534	46.5	11.5	2.4
1997	538	48.2	11.2	1.9
1998	546	46.4	11.8	0.7
1999	616	51.4	12.0	3.2
2000	629	52.7	11.9	4
2001	651	55.3	11.8	n/a
2002	691	59.3	11.7	2.9
2003	691	59.3	11.7	2.9
2004	718	61.7	11.6	2.6
2005	703	56.7	12.4	n/a
2006	558	54.9	10.2	5.4
2007	740	56.7	13.1	4.5
2008	755	62.5	12.1	6.6
2009	776	66.0	12.3	4.5
2010	781	63.8	12.2	6.9
2011	752	63.4	11.8	9.3
2012	762	60.8	12.5	12.6
2013	732	61.5	11.9	9.8
2014	727	61.3	11.8	10.7
2015	697	64.0	10.8	15.2
2016	705	61.0	11.5	15
2017	726	60.9	11.9	17.8
2018	737	62.5	11.7	16.3
2019	741	65.1	11.3	27
2020	743	63.1	11.7	27.1
2021	738	62.1	11.8	22.2
2022	705	61.5	11.4	21.4
2023	722	70.4	10.2	21.1

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 Rocky Hill High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	546	41.0	13.3	n/a
1989	574	39.0	14.7	n/a
1990	536	40.0	13.4	n/a
1991	550	40.0	13.7	n/a
1992	585	44.4	13.1	0.2
1993	565	44.8	12.6	0
1994	556	44.4	12.5	3.4
1995	534	46.5	11.5	2.4
1996	534	46.5	11.5	2.4
1997	538	48.2	11.2	1.9
1998	546	46.4	11.8	0.7
1999	616	51.4	12.0	3.2
2000	629	52.7	11.9	4
2001	651	55.3	11.8	n/a
2002	691	59.3	11.7	2.9
2003	691	59.3	11.7	2.9
2004	718	61.7	11.6	2.6
2005	703	56.7	12.4	n/a
2006	558	54.9	10.2	5.4
2007	740	56.7	13.1	4.5
2008	755	62.5	12.1	6.6
2009	776	66.0	12.3	4.5
2010	781	63.8	12.2	6.9
2011	752	63.4	11.8	9.3
2012	762	60.8	12.5	12.6
2013	732	61.5	11.9	9.8
2014	727	61.3	11.8	10.7
2015	697	64.0	10.8	15.2
2016	705	61.0	11.5	15
2017	726	60.9	11.9	17.8
2018	737	62.5	11.7	16.3
2019	741	65.1	11.3	27
2020	743	63.1	11.7	27.1
2021	738	62.1	11.8	22.2
2022	705	61.5	11.4	21.4
2023	722	70.4	10.2	21.1

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 Rocky Hill High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,541
2019	$18,507
2020	$18,763
2021	$19,497
2022	$21,068
2023	$22,443

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	741	722	2.6%
African American	36	29	19.4%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	105	135	28.6%
Hispanic	87	100	14.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	495	433	12.5%
Two or More Races	17	23	35.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27%	21.1%	5.9%

Schools Near Rocky Hill 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
Rocky Hill High School	Public	9-12	50 Chapin Ave.	Rocky Hill	06067	Hartford County	Rocky Hill School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 258-7721	722	70	10.2	21.1%	433 (60.0%)	29 (4.0%)	100 (13.9%)	135 (18.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (3.2%)	69.2	45^th of 145 public high schools	69.0%		87.4	17^th of 142 public high schools	88.0%	28		48.7	62.5	48.1							$22,443
Wethersfield High School	Public	9-12	411 Wolcott Hill Rd.	Wethersfield	06109	Hartford County	Wethersfield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 571-8200	1,151	86	13.3	25.0%	759 (65.9%)	59 (5.1%)	238 (20.7%)	42 (3.6%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (4.2%)	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
Glastonbury High School	Public	9-12	330 Hubbard St.	Glastonbury	06033	Hartford County	Glastonbury School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 652-7200	1,801	142	12.6	12.8%	1,225 (68.0%)	63 (3.5%)	187 (10.4%)	232 (12.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (4.9%)								(n/a)		62.7									$23,580
Cromwell High School	Public	9-12	1 Donald Harris Dr.	Cromwell	06416	Middlesex County	Cromwell School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 632-4841	536	48	11.2	25.2%	372 (69.4%)	54 (10.1%)	59 (11.0%)	37 (6.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.1%)	73.2	41^st of 145 public high schools	71.7%		73.3	43^rd of 142 public high schools	69.7%	2		59.2	68.0	39.2							$20,983
Pathways Academy of Technology and Design	Public, Magnet	9-12	2 Pent Road	East Hartford	06118	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-9450	389	31	12.5	79.2%	52 (13.4%)	102 (26.2%)	205 (52.7%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.1%)	18.5	115^th of 145 public high schools	20.7%		24.9	99^th of 142 public high schools	30.3%	16		11.1		19.8							$21,088
Newington High School	Public	9-12	605 Willard Avenue	Newington	06111	Hartford County	Newington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 666-5611	1,327	93	14.3	31.8%	730 (55.0%)	79 (6.0%)	325 (24.5%)	121 (9.1%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (5.0%)	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
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University	Public, Magnet	6-12	9 Riverside Drive	East Hartford	06118	Hartford County	Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES)	No	Yes	No	No	(860) 913-2200	664	52	12.8	70.5%	81 (12.2%)	208 (31.3%)	316 (47.6%)	17 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.6%)	6.1	139^th of 145 public high schools	4.1%					(n/a)	23.4	7.0	24.2		17.8	16.3	32.1	9.6	10.0	9.0	$18,437
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	280 Huyshope Avenue	Hartford	06106	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-6900	530	42	12.5	81.7%	81 (15.3%)	134 (25.3%)	279 (52.6%)	17 (3.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.2%)	30.9	94^th of 145 public high schools	35.2%		12.1	123^rd of 142 public high schools	13.4%	29	9.0	26.3		26.0		24.1	10.4		17.9		$21,515
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	757	74	10.2	67.6%	43 (5.7%)	226 (29.9%)	441 (58.3%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.8%)	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
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	963	82	11.7	75.6%	119 (12.4%)	233 (24.2%)	545 (56.6%)	31 (3.2%)	6 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	26 (2.7%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Rocky Hill High School

What schools feed into Rocky Hill High School?

Rocky Hill High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Myrtle H. Stevens School
Elementary : West Hill School
Middle : Albert D. Griswold Middle School

How many students attend Rocky Hill High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 722 students attended Rocky Hill High School.

Is Rocky Hill High School a good school?

Rocky Hill High School ranks 45^th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Rocky Hill High School in?

Rocky Hill School District

What is the racial makeup of Rocky Hill High School?

Students at Rocky Hill High School are 60% White, 19% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

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