The average student-teacher ratio in Connecticut public high schools is approximately 12:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 4:1
10:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Public High Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Connecticut (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
The Bridge At Aces
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
261 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 507-5545
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 507-5545
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Coventry Academy
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
78 Ripley Hill Road
Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 742-3532
Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 742-3532
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
896 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-5636
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-5636
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Bolton High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
72 Brandy St.
Bolton, CT 06043
(860) 643-2768
Bolton, CT 06043
(860) 643-2768
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
36 Waller Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 449-6800
New London, CT 06320
(860) 449-6800
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Westbrook High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
156 Mcveagh Rd.
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-6214
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-6214
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Center For Global Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 9-12
300 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Nathan Hale-ray High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 9-12
15 School Drive
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5065
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5065
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Somers High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 9-12
5 Vision Boulevard
Somers, CT 06071
(860) 749-2270
Somers, CT 06071
(860) 749-2270
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Wheeler High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-12
297 Norwich/westerly Rd.
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-0377
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-0377
Rank: #11 - 2811. - 28.
A. I. Prince Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
401 Flatbush Ave.
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 951-7112
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 951-7112
Rank: #11 - 2811. - 28.
Coginchaug Regional High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
135 Pickett Ln.
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7215
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7215
Rank: #11 - 2811. - 28.
Common Ground High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
358 Springside Ave.
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 389-4333
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 389-4333
Rank: #11 - 2811. - 28.
East Windsor High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
76 South Main St.
East Windsor, CT 06088
(860) 623-3361
East Windsor, CT 06088
(860) 623-3361
Rank: #11 - 2811. - 28.
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Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
71 Spencer St.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 738-9070
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 738-9070
Rank: #11 - 2811. - 28.
Global Experience Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 6-12
44 Griffin Rd.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 769-6600
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 769-6600
Rank: #11 - 2811. - 28.
Hartford Public High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
55 Forest Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-1300
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-1300
Rank: #11 - 2811. - 28.
Housatonic Valley Regional High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
246 Warren Turnpike Rd.
Falls Village, CT 06031
(860) 824-5123
Falls Village, CT 06031
(860) 824-5123
Rank: #11 - 2811. - 28.
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts High School Campu
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
415 Granby Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-2040
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-2040
Rank: #11 - 2811. - 28.
Litchfield High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
14 Plumb Hill Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7530
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7530
Rank: #11 - 2811. - 28.
North Branford High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
49 Caputo Rd.
North Branford, CT 06471
(203) 484-1465
North Branford, CT 06471
(203) 484-1465
Rank: #11 - 2811. - 28.
Northwestern Regional High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525
Rank: #11 - 2811. - 28.
Old Saybrook Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
1111 Boston Post Rd.
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 395-3175
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 395-3175
Rank: #11 - 2811. - 28.
Parish Hill High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-12
304 Parish Hill Rd.
Chaplin, CT 06235
(860) 455-9584
Chaplin, CT 06235
(860) 455-9584
Rank: #11 - 2811. - 28.
Shepaug Valley School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 6-12
159 South Street
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7326
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7326
Rank: #11 - 2811. - 28.
Sound School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
60 South Water St.
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-2300
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-2300
Rank: #11 - 2811. - 28.
Windsor Locks High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
58 South Elm St.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5032
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5032
Rank: #11 - 2811. - 28.
Wolcott High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
457 Bound Line Rd.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8164
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8164
Rank: #29 - 5329. - 53.
Academy Of Computer Science And Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
1617 King Street
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 253-0274
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 253-0274
Rank: #29 - 5329. - 53.
Bloomfield High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
5 Huckleberry Ln.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 286-2630
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 286-2630
Rank: #29 - 5329. - 53.
Canton High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Rank: #29 - 5329. - 53.
Coventry High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
78 Ripley Hill Road
Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 742-7346
Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 742-7346
Rank: #29 - 5329. - 53.
Daniel Hand High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
286 Green Hill Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6350
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6350
Rank: #29 - 5329. - 53.
Derby High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
75 Chatfield Street
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5032
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5032
Rank: #29 - 5329. - 53.
E. C. Goodwin Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
735 Slater Rd.
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-7736
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-7736
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