Is Wethersfield High School a good school?

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

How many students attend Wethersfield High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,151 students attended Wethersfield High School.

What is the racial makeup of Wethersfield High School?

Students at Wethersfield High School are 66% White, 21% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What schools feed into 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

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:
55^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,876

Feeder schools for Wethersfield High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 1,151

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.9%

Hispanic:

20.7%

African American:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wethersfield High School ranks better than 62.1% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.9. (See more...)

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.

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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Finance

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 55^th 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 83^rd 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
2007	69.09	69^th	176	60.8%
2008	70.24	63^rd	176	64.2%
2009	65.15	78^th	176	55.7%
2010	73.30	54^th	186	71.0%
2011	75.04	48^th	189	74.6%
2012	72.82	63^rd	188	66.5%
2013	70.85	72^nd	193	62.7%
2015	43.00	121^st	196	38.3%
2016	71.03	45^th	132	65.9%
2017	61.03	59^th	140	57.9%
2018	60.23	61^st	121	49.6%
2019	65.34	54^th	121	55.4%
2021	64.74	77^th	200	61.5%
2022	56.55	63^rd	139	54.7%
2023	51.85	66^th	142	53.5%
2024	62.90	55^th	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	68^th	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
2021	70.45	44^th	155	71.6%
2023	22.50	58^th	70	17.1%
2024	77.58	16^th	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
2018	52.43	53^rd	79	32.9%
2019	57.78	50^th	84	40.5%
2021	63.13	75^th	189	60.3%
2022	58.24	54^th	106	49.1%
2023	44.22	64^th	103	37.9%
2024	62.54	46^th	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
2018	51.63	56^th	78	28.2%
2019	52.16	55^th	80	31.3%
2021	61.79	76^th	182	58.2%
2022	40.73	66^th	102	35.3%
2023	39.73	60^th	100	40.0%
2024	49.26	53^rd	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	24^th	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
2021	77.49	25^th	104	76.0%
2023	62.80	13^th	63	79.4%
2024	51.93	20^th	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
2018	47.82	67^th	105	36.2%
2019	41.39	82^nd	113	27.4%
2021	47.80	82^nd	155	47.1%
2022	35.90	79^th	117	32.5%
2023	29.06	85^th	116	26.7%
2024	49.64	60^th	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.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, May 15, 2019

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

Bullying allowed Close Quote

Enrollment information for Wethersfield High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	1029	8	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	1050
1989	926	12	9	5	0	n/a	n/a	952
1990	892	13	10	4	n/a	n/a	n/a	919
1991	850	12	12	9	0	n/a	n/a	883
1992	827	7	11	13	0	n/a	n/a	858
1993	835	10	15	23	0	n/a	n/a	883
1994	815	12	21	16	0	n/a	n/a	864
1995	841	10	14	24	0	n/a	n/a	889
1996	841	10	14	24	0	n/a	n/a	889
1997	885	8	8	22	0	n/a	n/a	923
1998	857	22	18	37	0	n/a	n/a	934
1999	871	33	27	43	0	n/a	n/a	974
2000	913	35	27	44	0	n/a	n/a	1019
2001	900	31	25	50	0	n/a	n/a	1006
2002	974	38	23	86	0	n/a	n/a	1121
2003	974	38	23	86	0	n/a	n/a	1121
2004	991	36	23	81	1	n/a	n/a	1132
2005	1014	46	25	85	3	n/a	n/a	1173
2006	787	37	20	83	3	n/a	n/a	930
2007	998	52	22	134	4	n/a	n/a	1210
2008	969	60	29	151	3	n/a	n/a	1212
2009	954	78	39	151	2	n/a	n/a	1224
2010	906	76	40	157	2	n/a	n/a	1181
2011	889	60	42	183	2	0	4	1180
2012	856	50	50	161	1	0	3	1121
2013	859	58	56	178	1	1	4	1157
2014	875	49	64	190	2	0	7	1187
2015	868	44	64	198	0	0	4	1178
2016	878	45	60	192	3	0	7	1185
2017	850	36	56	194	4	0	12	1152
2018	825	53	55	196	4	1	18	1152
2019	805	52	66	190	6	0	20	1139
2020	804	46	62	203	3	1	24	1143
2021	778	54	52	207	3	1	28	1123
2022	779	48	46	216	4	2	46	1141
2023	759	59	42	238	4	1	48	1151

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

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

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

Year	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 54^th of 121 High schools	Ranks 66^th 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)	66.7	51.9	14.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Wethersfield School District)	66.8	51.5	15.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	52.4	9.2%
11th Grade Math (Wethersfield High School)	45.5	33.6	11.9%
11th Grade Math (Wethersfield School District)	45.3	33.3	12%
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	1139	1151	1.1%
African American	52	59	13.5%
American Indian	6	4	33.3%
Asian	66	42	36.4%
Hispanic	190	238	25.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	805	759	5.7%
Two or More Races	20	48	140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.6%	25%	2.5%

Schools Near Wethersfield 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day	Public, Magnet	9-12	160 Huyshope Ave	Hartford	06106	Hartford County	Capitol Region Education Council	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 757-6300	424	13	32.6	68.6%	83 (19.6%)	93 (21.9%)	206 (48.6%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.7%)	16.4	118^th of 145 public high schools	18.6%		17.8	111^th of 142 public high schools	21.8%	7			34.8	10.1							$33,227
REGIONS secure Hartford	Public	5-12	920 Broad Street	Hartford	06106	Hartford County	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 244-7961																			(n/a)

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