Is Suffield High School a good school?

Suffield High School ranks 24 th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Suffield High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 683 students attended Suffield High School.

What is the racial makeup of Suffield High School?

Students at Suffield High School are 78% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Asian.

What schools feed into Suffield High School?

Suffield High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : A. Ward Spaulding School Elementary : McAlister Intermediate School Middle : Suffield Middle School

Suffield High School

Summary:

Suffield High School is a public high school located in West Suffield, Connecticut, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 676. The school is part of the Suffield School District, which is ranked 52 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Suffield High School consistently performs well academically, ranking in the top 25-40 high schools in Connecticut over the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 24th out of 145 Connecticut high schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students outperform the state averages in standardized tests, such as the SAT and NGSS Science assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 72% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.8%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.7 to 12.4 over the past few years, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 15.32% to 18.56%, compared to many nearby schools.

Suffield High School's academic performance and test scores are significantly higher than many of the nearby schools, such as Windsor High School, East Windsor High School, and the magnet schools in the area. These nearby schools generally have lower test scores, lower rankings, and higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While Suffield High School has become more diverse over the past few years, it still has a significantly higher percentage of white students (79.73%) compared to the nearby schools, which tend to have more racially diverse student populations.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1060 Sheldon Street
West Suffield, CT 06093

(860) 668-3810

District: Suffield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
24^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,779

Feeder schools for Suffield High School:

Elementary:	A. Ward Spaulding School
	McAlister Intermediate School
Middle:	Suffield Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 683

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.2%

Hispanic:

10.5%

African American:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Suffield High School ranks better than 83.4% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.72. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Suffield 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 (78.2%), Hispanic (10.5%), Asian (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Suffield High School is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Suffield High School employs 58.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Suffield High School is $20,779.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Suffield High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Suffield High School 24^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Suffield High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Suffield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Suffield School District 52^nd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Suffield High School

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Rank History for all students at Suffield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	77.24	32^nd	176	81.8%
2008	75.25	45^th	176	74.4%
2009	77.72	32^nd	176	81.8%
2010	71.99	61^st	186	67.2%
2011	73.27	68^th	189	64.0%
2012	77.22	40^th	188	78.7%
2013	78.73	28^th	193	85.5%
2015	77.52	42^nd	196	78.6%
2016	82.93	27^th	132	79.5%
2017	85.63	24^th	140	82.9%
2019	73.76	40^th	121	66.9%
2021	76.16	54^th	200	73.0%
2022	74.64	38^th	139	72.7%
2023	78.32	36^th	142	74.6%
2024	81.72	24^th	145	83.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Suffield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	55.99	78^th	175	55.4%
2023	52.87	10^th	14	28.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	67.48	49^th	155	68.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Suffield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	74.24	31^st	79	60.8%
2019	59.97	48^th	84	42.9%
2021	75.86	49^th	189	74.1%
2022	71.23	38^th	106	64.2%
2023	70.47	40^th	103	61.2%
2024	78.30	27^th	102	73.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Suffield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	75.98	29^th	78	62.8%
2019	68.86	41^st	80	48.8%
2021	71.34	61^st	182	66.5%
2022	62.97	46^th	102	54.9%
2023	69.44	34^th	100	66.0%
2024	67.86	41^st	100	59.0%

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Rank History for White students at Suffield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	72.27	34^th	105	67.6%
2019	53.61	59^th	113	47.8%
2021	61.75	58^th	155	62.6%
2022	54.58	56^th	117	52.1%
2023	60.77	46^th	116	60.3%
2024	71.20	29^th	116	75.0%

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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.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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by a student
Friday, October 12, 2012

I have lived in Suffield all my life, but have gone to private schools out of town due to the lacking of academic challenges in the public school systems. In high school I decided to try out the public high school. I lasted a quarter in Suffield High School before I transferred to a different private school because of just how lacking the school was in academics and enthusiasm. The teachers had no interest in helping us learn or succeed. The kids and teachers alike had a bad attitude overall and had no interest in helping to challenge the students or themselves. The kids in the school were very exclusive and had no interest in meeting new people; they'd rather sit in their circle and discuss nail polish and clothing than academics and their future. Many kids came to school either hung over, drunk, or high. The teachers knew this, but decided to do nothing about it. Because of the school's negative attitude it gave me a negative attitude toward learning and I was no longer motivated. When I talked to my guidance counselor about how I felt, he did nothing to improve the situation. I felt like I didn't belong in this unmotivated group of people with no idea where their lives should be going. There weren't even enough places to sit at lunch. Even in the winter my friends and I would have to eat outside due to the lack of available seats inside the school. Even after a just a quarter I was behind when I started in my new school even though I had received top grades at the public school. The teachers at Suffield always assumed the students were up to no good even if they were simply asking to go to the bathroom. There were video cameras around every corner, which were necessary at Suffield High School. There were drug dealers in the school and everyone knew who they were. I told a teacher at one point and she said that it wasn't her place to get involved because I had no proof. Because the high school is not up to par, my parents have to spend money they set aside for my college education for my high school education, not only for me, but for my sibling as well. My parents and I were so disappointed with the school and feel strongly that the high school is not setting students up for success, but failure. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Suffield High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	575	6	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	587
1989	538	15	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	559
1990	540	19	6	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	566
1991	541	17	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
1992	529	19	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	561
1993	517	15	13	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	547
1994	487	13	15	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	517
1995	536	7	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	552
1996	536	7	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	552
1997	547	6	12	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
1998	599	6	10	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	618
1999	620	11	10	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	645
2000	616	15	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	643
2001	649	21	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	680
2002	660	25	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	696
2003	660	25	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	696
2004	762	18	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	793
2005	806	17	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	841
2006	643	12	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	670
2007	833	19	8	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	875
2008	825	17	6	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	863
2009	813	24	14	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	865
2010	784	26	14	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	851
2011	787	29	13	31	1	0	0	0	861
2012	783	31	17	34	1	0	2	0	868
2013	781	27	20	29	1	0	2	0	860
2014	759	25	24	25	1	0	7	0	841
2015	729	27	23	34	0	1	8	0	822
2016	722	24	22	52	1	0	7	0	828
2017	697	26	22	44	1	0	8	0	798
2018	692	22	26	48	1	2	6	0	797
2019	709	20	29	40	3	2	7	0	810
2020	668	23	29	42	2	2	5	0	771
2021	655	27	30	57	3	0	4	0	776
2022	593	28	29	61	4	1	2	0	718
2023	539	29	29	71	3	1	2	2	676
2024	534	33	33	72	2	3	4	2	683

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

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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 Suffield High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	587	52.0	11.2	n/a
1989	559	51.8	10.7	n/a
1990	566	49.8	11.3	n/a
1991	565	49.8	11.3	n/a
1992	561	44.7	12.5	1.4
1993	547	41.0	13.3	0.2
1994	517	44.4	11.6	4.1
1995	552	44.7	12.3	3.3
1996	552	44.7	12.3	3.3
1997	565	46.0	12.3	1.4
1998	618	49.3	12.5	1
1999	645	52.0	12.4	2.5
2000	643	53.5	12.0	3.6
2001	680	57.5	11.8	n/a
2002	696	55.9	12.5	2.3
2003	696	55.9	12.5	2.3
2004	793	58.6	13.5	2.5
2005	841	54.6	15.4	n/a
2006	670	57.2	11.7	3.7
2007	875	60.5	14.5	2.3
2008	863	64.6	13.4	3.4
2009	865	70.6	13.0	4.2
2010	851	66.1	12.8	7.4
2011	861	64.2	13.4	9.8
2012	868	63.6	13.6	12
2013	860	65.1	13.2	11
2014	841	65.4	12.8	11.3
2015	822	65.0	12.6	10.1
2016	828	72.0	11.5	10
2017	798	67.8	11.7	11.2
2018	797	72.3	11.0	10.9
2019	810	62.9	12.8	13.3
2020	771	60.1	12.8	19.1
2021	776	62.2	12.4	18.6
2022	718	58.8	12.2	15.3
2023	676	62.7	10.7	18.2
2024	683	58.9	11.5	18

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 Suffield High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	587	52.0	11.2	n/a
1989	559	51.8	10.7	n/a
1990	566	49.8	11.3	n/a
1991	565	49.8	11.3	n/a
1992	561	44.7	12.5	1.4
1993	547	41.0	13.3	0.2
1994	517	44.4	11.6	4.1
1995	552	44.7	12.3	3.3
1996	552	44.7	12.3	3.3
1997	565	46.0	12.3	1.4
1998	618	49.3	12.5	1
1999	645	52.0	12.4	2.5
2000	643	53.5	12.0	3.6
2001	680	57.5	11.8	n/a
2002	696	55.9	12.5	2.3
2003	696	55.9	12.5	2.3
2004	793	58.6	13.5	2.5
2005	841	54.6	15.4	n/a
2006	670	57.2	11.7	3.7
2007	875	60.5	14.5	2.3
2008	863	64.6	13.4	3.4
2009	865	70.6	13.0	4.2
2010	851	66.1	12.8	7.4
2011	861	64.2	13.4	9.8
2012	868	63.6	13.6	12
2013	860	65.1	13.2	11
2014	841	65.4	12.8	11.3
2015	822	65.0	12.6	10.1
2016	828	72.0	11.5	10
2017	798	67.8	11.7	11.2
2018	797	72.3	11.0	10.9
2019	810	62.9	12.8	13.3
2020	771	60.1	12.8	19.1
2021	776	62.2	12.4	18.6
2022	718	58.8	12.2	15.3
2023	676	62.7	10.7	18.2
2024	683	58.9	11.5	18

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 Suffield High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,770
2019	$16,701
2020	$16,597
2021	$17,529
2022	$18,829
2023	$20,779

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Suffield High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 40^th of 121 High schools	Ranks 36^th of 142 High schools	7.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Suffield High School)	75.6	67.4	8.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Suffield School District)	75	67.5	7.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	52.4	9.2%
11th Grade Math (Suffield High School)	47.2	44.6	2.6%
11th Grade Math (Suffield School District)	46.2	44.3	1.9%
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	810	676	16.5%
African American	20	29	45%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	29	29
Hispanic	40	71	77.5%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	709	539	24%
Two or More Races	7	2	71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.3%	18.2%	4.9%

Schools Near Suffield 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
Suffield High School	Public	9-12	1060 Sheldon Street	West Suffield	06093	Hartford County	Suffield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 668-3810	683	59	11.5	18.0%	534 (78.2%)	33 (4.8%)	72 (10.5%)	33 (4.8%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.6%)	81.7	24^th of 145 public high schools	83.4%		78.3	36^th of 142 public high schools	74.6%	12		72.9	72.0	41.4							$20,779
East Granby High School	Public	9-12	95 South Main St.	East Granby	06026	Hartford County	East Granby School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 653-2541	239	25	9.5		161 (67.4%)	27 (11.3%)	20 (8.4%)	22 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)								(n/a)		76.9									$22,410
Windsor Locks High School	Public	9-12	58 South Elm St.	Windsor Locks	06096	Hartford County	Windsor Locks School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 292-5032	378	43	8.7	39.7%	204 (54.0%)	43 (11.4%)	79 (20.9%)	28 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.1%)								(n/a)		62.0									$26,573
Enfield High School	Public	9-12	1264 Enfield St.	Enfield	06082	Hartford County	Enfield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 253-5540	1,481	121	12.2	42.5%	967 (65.3%)	102 (6.9%)	296 (20.0%)	34 (2.3%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (5.0%)								(n/a)		62.5									$18,408
Academy of Computer Science and Engineering	Public, Magnet	9-12	1617 King Street	Enfield	06082	Hartford County	Capitol Region Education Council	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 253-0274	529	52	10.2	69.9%	57 (10.8%)	164 (31.0%)	285 (53.9%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.6%)								(n/a)			21.7								$27,627
Granby Memorial High School	Public	9-12	54 North Granby Road	Granby	06035	Hartford County	Granby School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 844-3014	563	51	11.0	16.5%	458 (81.3%)	44 (7.8%)	30 (5.3%)	12 (2.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.0%)	90.3	11^th of 145 public high schools	92.4%		91.6	11^th of 142 public high schools	92.3%			75.9	83.2	49.6							$22,518
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering	Public, Magnet	6-12	1101 Kennedy Road	Windsor	06095	Hartford County	Capitol Region Education Council	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 243-0857	775	66	11.7	53.5%	87 (11.2%)	253 (32.6%)	323 (41.7%)	79 (10.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (3.7%)	34.6	86^th of 145 public high schools	40.7%		35.5	85^th of 142 public high schools	40.1%	1	25.0	43.8	45.6	15.6	32.7	41.4	36.2	15.9	23.4	18.1	$24,285
East Windsor High School	Public	9-12	76 South Main St.	East Windsor	06088	Hartford County	East Windsor School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 623-3361	257	30	8.5	62.6%	129 (50.2%)	39 (15.2%)	70 (27.2%)	6 (2.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.9%)								(n/a)				21.1							$31,821
Academy of International Studies 6-12	Public, Magnet	6-12	1551 Blue Hills Ave.	Bloomfield	06002	Hartford County	Capitol Region Education Council	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 242-7834	688	59	11.6	59.3%	52 (7.6%)	342 (49.7%)	231 (33.6%)	17 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (6.3%)								(n/a)	21.4	10.2			19.3		35.9	7.0	7.8	9.7	$24,800
Global Experience Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-12	44 Griffin Rd.	Bloomfield	06002	Hartford County	Bloomfield School District	No	Yes	No	No	(860) 769-6600	189	21	9.1	52.4%	13 (6.9%)	91 (48.1%)	70 (37.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.9%)								(n/a)									0.0		$26,686

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