For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,311 students in Shelton, CT.
The top ranked public high school in Shelton, CT is Shelton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelton, CT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Shelton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Shelton, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shelton High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Shelton, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shelton High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Meadow St.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 922-3004
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 922-3004
Grades: 9-12
| 1,311 students
Shelton, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Behavior Modification Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
138 Willoughby Road
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-1330
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-1330
Grades: 1-4
| 10 students
418 River Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-9810
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-9810
Grades: K-6
| 382 students
Life Skills (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
565 Long Hill Avenue
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4077
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4077
Grades: K-3
| 4 students
47 Mohegan Road
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4121
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4121
Grades: PK
| 54 students
Ripton School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
382 Long Hill Ave.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-2531
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-2531
Grades: PK-12
| 70 students
Work Experience High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
382 Long Hill Avenue
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-1023
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-1023
Grades: 10-12
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Shelton, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in Shelton, CT include Shelton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shelton?
1 public high schools are located in Shelton.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelton?
Shelton public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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