Torrington High School

Summary:

Torrington High School is a public high school serving 1,010 students in grades 9-12 in Torrington, Connecticut, which is part of the Torrington School District. The school faces several challenges, including below-average academic performance, a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, and persistent achievement gaps between different racial groups.

Torrington High School's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is below the state average. In 2023-2024, only 44.1% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.8%. In SAT/Math, only 19.1% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 29.5%. The school's performance in NGSS/Science for 11th-grade students was also below the state average, at 27.2% proficient or better compared to 46.7% statewide. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has consistently been in the bottom half of Connecticut high schools, ranking 99 out of 145 in 2023-2024 and receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Torrington High School's challenges are further highlighted by comparisons to nearby schools, such as Thomaston High School, Terryville High School, and Canton High School, which have higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, as well as higher overall school rankings. Despite Torrington High School's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.5 in 2022-2023, the school's higher spending per student of $19,774 in 2018-2019 has not yet translated into significant academic gains. The school also faces notable disparities in academic performance between different racial groups, indicating a need for targeted interventions to address these achievement gaps.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 50 Major Besse Dr.
       Torrington, CT  06790


(860) 489-2294

District: Torrington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
99th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,171 Help


Feeder schools for Torrington High School:

Elementary:    Forbes School
    Southwest School
    Torringford School
    Vogel-Wetmore School
Middle:    Torrington Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  1,010

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.6%
Hispanic:
38.6%
African American:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.9% Help


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Compare Details Torrington High School ranks worse than 68.3% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.19. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Torrington High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Torrington High School is $21,171.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Torrington High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Torrington High School 99th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Torrington High School in the ranking list.)

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Torrington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Torrington School District 133rd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Torrington High School

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Rank History for all students at Torrington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 48.63 124th 176 29.5%
2008 48.11 117th 176 33.5%
2009 43.64 123rd 176 30.1%
2010 52.70 121st 186 34.9%
2011 42.40 136th 189 28.0%
2012 48.28 120th 188 36.2%
2013 35.66 152nd 193 21.2%
2015 35.42 138th 196 29.6%
2016 35.87 81st 132 38.6%
2017 28.34 99th 140 29.3%
2018 29.45 91st 121 24.8%
2019 28.64 95th 121 21.5%
2021 31.92 134th 200 33.0%
2022 39.78 78th 139 43.9%
2023 27.46 97th 142 31.7%
2024 27.19 99th 145 31.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Torrington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.62 11th 13 15.4%
2021 30.23 127th 175 27.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Torrington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.09 107th 155 31.0%
2022 60.82 19th 63 69.8%
2023 26.91 52nd 70 25.7%
2024 29.03 43rd 65 33.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Torrington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.17 77th 84 8.3%
2021 33.54 121st 189 36.0%
2024 14.61 88th 102 13.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Torrington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.23 47th 57 17.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Torrington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.34 72nd 80 10.0%
2021 27.06 138th 182 24.2%
2023 17.68 79th 100 21.0%
2024 30.07 72nd 100 28.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Torrington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.33 65th 104 37.5%
2022 45.86 25th 59 57.6%
2023 34.80 35th 63 44.4%
2024 23.90 52nd 63 17.5%
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Rank History for White students at Torrington High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.00 110th 113 2.7%
2021 25.71 126th 155 18.7%
2023 15.63 103rd 116 11.2%
2024 18.65 101st 116 12.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Torrington High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 973 18 34 8 10 n/a n/a 0 1043
1989 873 17 34 13 18 n/a n/a 0 955
1990 804 19 47 8 6 n/a n/a 0 884
1991 792 25 42 15 4 n/a n/a 0 878
1992 821 32 44 17 11 n/a n/a 0 925
1993 868 33 33 19 2 n/a n/a 0 955
1994 924 41 28 18 12 n/a n/a 0 1023
1995 993 27 28 26 11 n/a n/a 0 1085
1996 993 27 28 26 11 n/a n/a 0 1085
1997 1014 30 36 26 7 n/a n/a 0 1113
1998 971 23 38 23 6 n/a n/a 0 1061
1999 965 26 31 40 16 n/a n/a 0 1078
2000 970 37 42 51 15 n/a n/a 0 1115
2001 1051 37 41 38 3 n/a n/a 0 1170
2002 1133 57 55 70 0 n/a n/a 0 1315
2003 1133 57 55 70 0 n/a n/a 0 1315
2004 1150 47 52 72 2 n/a n/a 0 1323
2005 1244 65 42 101 2 n/a n/a 0 1454
2006 910 46 35 97 1 n/a n/a 0 1089
2007 1123 75 42 137 3 n/a n/a 0 1380
2008 1024 80 40 147 4 n/a n/a 0 1295
2009 960 86 42 150 4 n/a n/a 0 1242
2010 896 83 44 156 5 n/a n/a 0 1184
2011 791 79 43 169 6 0 1 0 1089
2012 794 83 43 181 6 0 6 0 1113
2013 790 73 43 182 4 0 9 0 1101
2014 743 55 37 193 2 1 24 0 1055
2015 673 53 33 206 1 1 36 0 1003
2016 645 41 36 200 2 1 30 0 955
2017 567 58 41 200 2 1 28 0 897
2018 524 56 44 226 4 1 29 0 884
2019 497 43 43 241 3 1 25 0 853
2020 486 44 51 262 3 4 24 0 874
2021 443 55 49 301 2 4 33 0 887
2022 449 68 47 344 2 3 32 0 945
2023 450 71 53 390 4 4 33 5 1010

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 Torrington High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1043 78.0 13.3 n/a
1989 955 79.0 12.0 n/a
1990 884 76.0 11.6 n/a
1991 878 71.0 12.3 n/a
1992 925 65.0 14.2 2.7
1993 955 63.4 15.1 0.4
1994 1023 67.4 15.2 6.3
1995 1085 70.7 15.3 6.1
1996 1085 70.7 15.3 6.1
1997 1113 70.8 15.7 6.6
1998 1061 75.7 14.0 7.1
1999 1078 80.2 13.4 9.6
2000 1115 82.1 13.6 11.1
2001 1170 82.4 14.2 n/a
2002 1315 81.8 16.1 14.3
2003 1315 81.8 16.1 14.3
2004 1323 78.2 16.9 12.3
2005 1454 74.3 19.6 n/a
2006 1089 79.7 13.7 24.2
2007 1380 86.7 15.9 20.5
2008 1295 94.1 13.8 24
2009 1242 95.9 14.2 25
2010 1184 83.5 14.1 32.6
2011 1089 82.4 13.2 34.7
2012 1113 78.6 14.1 40.4
2013 1101 81.0 13.5 40.6
2014 1055 80.8 13.0 42
2015 1003 81.0 12.3 43.3
2016 955 80.0 11.9 45.4
2017 897 74.1 12.1 45.8
2018 884 73.6 11.9 46.2
2019 853 64.2 13.2 60.6
2020 874 72.3 12.0 64.5
2021 887 67.0 13.2 64.1
2022 945 82.8 11.4 60.5
2023 1010 87.6 11.5 56.9

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 Torrington High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1043 78.0 13.3 n/a
1989 955 79.0 12.0 n/a
1990 884 76.0 11.6 n/a
1991 878 71.0 12.3 n/a
1992 925 65.0 14.2 2.7
1993 955 63.4 15.1 0.4
1994 1023 67.4 15.2 6.3
1995 1085 70.7 15.3 6.1
1996 1085 70.7 15.3 6.1
1997 1113 70.8 15.7 6.6
1998 1061 75.7 14.0 7.1
1999 1078 80.2 13.4 9.6
2000 1115 82.1 13.6 11.1
2001 1170 82.4 14.2 n/a
2002 1315 81.8 16.1 14.3
2003 1315 81.8 16.1 14.3
2004 1323 78.2 16.9 12.3
2005 1454 74.3 19.6 n/a
2006 1089 79.7 13.7 24.2
2007 1380 86.7 15.9 20.5
2008 1295 94.1 13.8 24
2009 1242 95.9 14.2 25
2010 1184 83.5 14.1 32.6
2011 1089 82.4 13.2 34.7
2012 1113 78.6 14.1 40.4
2013 1101 81.0 13.5 40.6
2014 1055 80.8 13.0 42
2015 1003 81.0 12.3 43.3
2016 955 80.0 11.9 45.4
2017 897 74.1 12.1 45.8
2018 884 73.6 11.9 46.2
2019 853 64.2 13.2 60.6
2020 874 72.3 12.0 64.5
2021 887 67.0 13.2 64.1
2022 945 82.8 11.4 60.5
2023 1010 87.6 11.5 56.9

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 Torrington High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $17,884
2019 $19,774
2020 $19,722
2021 $20,852
2022 $21,380
2023 $21,171

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Torrington 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 95th of 121 High schoolsRanks 97th of 142 High schools
 10.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Torrington High School)47.838
 9.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Torrington School District)47.837.8
 10%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)61.652.4
 9.2%
11th Grade Math (Torrington High School)23.616.8
 6.8%
   11th Grade Math (Torrington School District)23.616.7
 6.9%
   11th Grade Math (Connecticut)40.634.1
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8531010
 18.4%
African American4371
 65.1%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian4353
 23.3%
Hispanic241390
 61.8%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White497450
 9.5%
Two or More Races2533
 32%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.6%56.9%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Torrington High School

Torrington High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Forbes School
Elementary : Southwest School
Elementary : Torringford School
Elementary : Vogel-Wetmore School
Middle : Torrington Middle School

Students at Torrington High School are 45% White, 39% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,010 students attended Torrington High School.

Torrington High School ranks 99th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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