Wethersfield High School

Summary:

Wethersfield High School is a public high school serving 1,151 students in grades 9-12 in Wethersfield, Connecticut, which is part of the Rocky Hill School District. The school consistently performs above the state average in standardized test scores, with 61.2% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.8%, and 35.9% proficient or better in SAT/Math, compared to the state average of 29.5%.

Wethersfield High School has a diverse student population, with 65.94% White, 5.13% African American, 20.68% Hispanic, and 3.65% Asian students. The school's racial composition has remained relatively stable over the past three years, though the percentage of White students has decreased from 69.28% in 2020-2021 to 65.94% in 2022-2023, while the percentage of Hispanic students has increased from 18.43% to 20.68% during the same period. The school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 25.02%, indicating a higher socioeconomic status among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Rocky Hill High School and Newington High School, Wethersfield High School's academic performance is generally stronger. The school's Hispanic and low socioeconomic status (SES) student subgroups also perform particularly well, ranking 20th and 16th, respectively, out of Connecticut high schools in SAT/English Language Arts proficiency. Wethersfield High School's spending per student has increased from $15,964 in 2017-2018 to $16,919 in 2018-2019, which is higher than the state average and may contribute to the school's strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 411 Wolcott Hill Rd.
       Wethersfield, CT  06109


(860) 571-8200

District: Wethersfield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
55th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,876 Help


Feeder schools for Wethersfield High School:

Elementary:    Alfred W. Hanmer School
    Charles Wright School
    Emerson-Williams School
    Highcrest School
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Middle:    Silas Deane Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  1,126

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.1%
Hispanic:
21.8%
African American:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wethersfield High School ranks better than 62.1% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.9. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wethersfield 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.1%), Hispanic (21.8%), African American (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wethersfield High School is 13.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wethersfield High School is $17,876.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wethersfield High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wethersfield High School 55th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Wethersfield High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wethersfield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wethersfield School District 83rd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wethersfield High School

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Rank History for all students at Wethersfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 69.09 69th 176 60.8%
2008 70.24 63rd 176 64.2%
2009 65.15 78th 176 55.7%
2010 73.30 54th 186 71.0%
2011 75.04 48th 189 74.6%
2012 72.82 63rd 188 66.5%
2013 70.85 72nd 193 62.7%
2015 43.00 121st 196 38.3%
2016 71.03 45th 132 65.9%
2017 61.03 59th 140 57.9%
2018 60.23 61st 121 49.6%
2019 65.34 54th 121 55.4%
2021 64.74 77th 200 61.5%
2022 56.55 63rd 139 54.7%
2023 51.85 66th 142 53.5%
2024 62.90 55th 145 62.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wethersfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.34 68th 175 61.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wethersfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.45 44th 155 71.6%
2023 22.50 58th 70 17.1%
2024 77.58 16th 65 75.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Wethersfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.43 53rd 79 32.9%
2019 57.78 50th 84 40.5%
2021 63.13 75th 189 60.3%
2022 58.24 54th 106 49.1%
2023 44.22 64th 103 37.9%
2024 62.54 46th 102 54.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Wethersfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.63 56th 78 28.2%
2019 52.16 55th 80 31.3%
2021 61.79 76th 182 58.2%
2022 40.73 66th 102 35.3%
2023 39.73 60th 100 40.0%
2024 49.26 53rd 100 47.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wethersfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.31 24th 28 14.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wethersfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.49 25th 104 76.0%
2023 62.80 13th 63 79.4%
2024 51.93 20th 63 68.3%
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Rank History for White students at Wethersfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.82 67th 105 36.2%
2019 41.39 82nd 113 27.4%
2021 47.80 82nd 155 47.1%
2022 35.90 79th 117 32.5%
2023 29.06 85th 116 26.7%
2024 49.64 60th 116 48.3%
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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
Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Open Quote My daughter is challenged with honors classes and is also having a great time playing two sports...teachers and coaches are great. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, February 7, 2019

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Enrollment information for Wethersfield High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1029 8 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1050
1989 926 12 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 952
1990 892 13 10 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 919
1991 850 12 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 883
1992 827 7 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 858
1993 835 10 15 23 0 n/a n/a 0 883
1994 815 12 21 16 0 n/a n/a 0 864
1995 841 10 14 24 0 n/a n/a 0 889
1996 841 10 14 24 0 n/a n/a 0 889
1997 885 8 8 22 0 n/a n/a 0 923
1998 857 22 18 37 0 n/a n/a 0 934
1999 871 33 27 43 0 n/a n/a 0 974
2000 913 35 27 44 0 n/a n/a 0 1019
2001 900 31 25 50 0 n/a n/a 0 1006
2002 974 38 23 86 0 n/a n/a 0 1121
2003 974 38 23 86 0 n/a n/a 0 1121
2004 991 36 23 81 1 n/a n/a 0 1132
2005 1014 46 25 85 3 n/a n/a 0 1173
2006 787 37 20 83 3 n/a n/a 0 930
2007 998 52 22 134 4 n/a n/a 0 1210
2008 969 60 29 151 3 n/a n/a 0 1212
2009 954 78 39 151 2 n/a n/a 0 1224
2010 906 76 40 157 2 n/a n/a 0 1181
2011 889 60 42 183 2 0 4 0 1180
2012 856 50 50 161 1 0 3 0 1121
2013 859 58 56 178 1 1 4 0 1157
2014 875 49 64 190 2 0 7 0 1187
2015 868 44 64 198 0 0 4 0 1178
2016 878 45 60 192 3 0 7 0 1185
2017 850 36 56 194 4 0 12 0 1152
2018 825 53 55 196 4 1 18 0 1152
2019 805 52 66 190 6 0 20 0 1139
2020 804 46 62 203 3 1 24 0 1143
2021 778 54 52 207 3 1 28 0 1123
2022 779 48 46 216 4 2 46 0 1141
2023 759 59 42 238 4 1 48 0 1151
2024 733 58 39 246 4 1 43 2 1126

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 Wethersfield High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1050 82.0 12.8 n/a
1989 952 77.7 12.2 n/a
1990 919 73.0 12.5 n/a
1991 883 72.2 12.2 n/a
1992 858 70.4 12.1 0.9
1993 883 65.3 13.5 0.1
1994 864 64.7 13.4 2.1
1995 889 62.8 14.2 4.3
1996 889 62.8 14.2 4.3
1997 923 68.4 13.5 2.8
1998 934 69.4 13.5 2.4
1999 974 71.8 13.6 4.9
2000 1019 74.1 13.8 4.8
2001 1006 76.6 13.1 n/a
2002 1121 79.5 14.1 7.2
2003 1121 79.5 14.1 7.2
2004 1132 82.2 13.8 8
2005 1173 73.1 16.0 n/a
2006 930 74.7 12.4 11.4
2007 1210 78.8 15.4 8.3
2008 1212 83.7 14.5 10.9
2009 1224 92.6 14.3 10.2
2010 1181 85.1 13.8 15.7
2011 1180 85.2 13.8 16.8
2012 1121 80.8 13.8 17.5
2013 1157 83.5 13.8 19.3
2014 1187 83.4 14.2 18.9
2015 1178 86.0 13.6 20.5
2016 1185 84.0 14.1 20.4
2017 1152 84.0 13.7 18.3
2018 1152 86.6 13.3 17.6
2019 1139 82.2 13.8 22.6
2020 1143 81.2 14.0 21
2021 1123 82.8 13.5 20.6
2022 1141 81.0 14.0 24.9
2023 1151 86.0 13.3 25
2024 1126 84.0 13.4 26.8

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 Wethersfield High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1050 82.0 12.8 n/a
1989 952 77.7 12.2 n/a
1990 919 73.0 12.5 n/a
1991 883 72.2 12.2 n/a
1992 858 70.4 12.1 0.9
1993 883 65.3 13.5 0.1
1994 864 64.7 13.4 2.1
1995 889 62.8 14.2 4.3
1996 889 62.8 14.2 4.3
1997 923 68.4 13.5 2.8
1998 934 69.4 13.5 2.4
1999 974 71.8 13.6 4.9
2000 1019 74.1 13.8 4.8
2001 1006 76.6 13.1 n/a
2002 1121 79.5 14.1 7.2
2003 1121 79.5 14.1 7.2
2004 1132 82.2 13.8 8
2005 1173 73.1 16.0 n/a
2006 930 74.7 12.4 11.4
2007 1210 78.8 15.4 8.3
2008 1212 83.7 14.5 10.9
2009 1224 92.6 14.3 10.2
2010 1181 85.1 13.8 15.7
2011 1180 85.2 13.8 16.8
2012 1121 80.8 13.8 17.5
2013 1157 83.5 13.8 19.3
2014 1187 83.4 14.2 18.9
2015 1178 86.0 13.6 20.5
2016 1185 84.0 14.1 20.4
2017 1152 84.0 13.7 18.3
2018 1152 86.6 13.3 17.6
2019 1139 82.2 13.8 22.6
2020 1143 81.2 14.0 21
2021 1123 82.8 13.5 20.6
2022 1141 81.0 14.0 24.9
2023 1151 86.0 13.3 25
2024 1126 84.0 13.4 26.8

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 Wethersfield High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,964
2019 $16,919
2020 $15,581
2021 $16,665
2022 $17,175
2023 $17,876

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wethersfield 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 54th of 121 High schoolsRanks 66th of 142 High schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Wethersfield High School)66.751.9
 14.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Wethersfield School District)66.851.5
 15.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)61.652.4
 9.2%
11th Grade Math (Wethersfield High School)45.533.6
 11.9%
   11th Grade Math (Wethersfield School District)45.333.3
 12%
   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 Students11391151
 1.1%
African American5259
 13.5%
American Indian64
 33.3%
Asian6642
 36.4%
Hispanic190238
 25.3%
Pacific Islander01
White805759
 5.7%
Two or More Races2048
 140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.6%25%
 2.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wethersfield High School

Wethersfield High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alfred W. Hanmer School
Elementary : Charles Wright School
Elementary : Emerson-Williams School
Elementary : Highcrest School
Elementary : Samuel B. Webb Elementary School
Middle : Silas Deane Middle School

Students at Wethersfield High School are 65% White, 22% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Wethersfield High School ranks 55th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,126 students attended Wethersfield High School.


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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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