Cheshire High School

Public 9-12

525 South Main St.
Cheshire, CT 06410

(203) 250-2511

District: Cheshire School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,933

Feeder schools for Cheshire High School:

Elementary:	Chapman School
	Doolittle School
	Highland School
	Norton School
Middle:	Dodd Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 1,183

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.4%

Asian:

10.8%

Hispanic:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cheshire High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.14. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cheshire 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.4%), Asian (10.8%), Hispanic (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cheshire High School is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare Cheshire High School employs 105.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cheshire High School is $21,933.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Cheshire High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cheshire School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cheshire School District 16^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cheshire High School

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Rank History for all students at Cheshire High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	79.12	23^rd	176	86.9%
2008	79.79	20^th	176	88.6%
2009	75.83	48^th	176	72.7%
2010	78.05	26^th	186	86.0%
2011	78.89	23^rd	189	87.8%
2012	77.68	37^th	188	80.3%
2013	78.88	26^th	193	86.5%
2015	85.28	26^th	196	86.7%
2016	88.37	17^th	132	87.1%
2017	84.45	25^th	140	82.1%
2018	83.65	26^th	121	78.5%
2021	75.14	56^th	200	72.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cheshire High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	75.76	38^th	175	78.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cheshire High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	90.04	14^th	155	91.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Cheshire High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	78.77	25^th	79	68.4%
2019	82.95	20^th	84	76.2%
2021	73.43	57^th	189	69.8%
2022	78.42	26^th	106	75.5%
2023	73.17	36^th	103	65.0%
2024	81.31	23^rd	102	77.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Cheshire High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	63.70	14^th	57	75.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Cheshire High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	76.25	28^th	78	64.1%
2019	84.82	17^th	80	78.8%
2021	72.59	55^th	182	69.8%
2022	75.03	33^rd	102	67.6%
2023	82.03	22^nd	100	78.0%
2024	85.01	14^th	100	86.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Cheshire High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	65.76	4^th	11	63.6%
2021	51.06	18^th	28	35.7%
2022	58.20	6^th	12	50.0%
2023	24.30	12^th	15	20.0%
2024	69.29	5^th	15	66.7%

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Rank History for White students at Cheshire High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	67.68	39^th	105	62.9%
2019	78.79	28^th	113	75.2%
2021	55.33	72^nd	155	53.5%
2022	64.19	40^th	117	65.8%
2023	70.21	31^st	116	73.3%
2024	79.02	20^th	116	82.8%

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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 Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cheshire High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	1299	19	19	5	3	n/a	n/a	1345
1989	1260	16	25	3	2	n/a	n/a	1306
1990	1171	12	21	1	1	n/a	n/a	1206
1991	1151	8	26	1	5	n/a	n/a	1191
1992	1088	14	38	5	1	n/a	n/a	1146
1993	1080	16	41	3	1	n/a	n/a	1141
1994	1057	16	44	5	1	n/a	n/a	1123
1995	1104	18	45	5	0	n/a	n/a	1172
1996	1104	18	45	5	0	n/a	n/a	1172
1997	1191	16	47	5	0	n/a	n/a	1259
1998	1265	19	45	5	1	n/a	n/a	1335
1999	1316	13	44	6	2	n/a	n/a	1381
2000	1340	14	38	7	2	n/a	n/a	1401
2001	1353	11	38	7	2	n/a	n/a	1411
2002	1422	23	63	14	1	n/a	n/a	1523
2003	1422	23	63	14	1	n/a	n/a	1523
2004	1440	27	76	18	2	n/a	n/a	1563
2005	1463	25	85	30	3	n/a	n/a	1606
2006	1153	21	74	23	2	n/a	n/a	1273
2007	1470	30	101	37	1	n/a	n/a	1639
2008	1434	37	102	39	0	n/a	n/a	1612
2009	1397	34	107	39	2	n/a	n/a	1579
2010	1369	30	106	41	3	n/a	n/a	1549
2011	1327	31	113	45	0	0	0	1516
2012	1353	28	125	43	0	0	0	1549
2013	1326	27	116	44	1	0	0	1514
2014	1321	33	139	44	1	0	0	1538
2015	1289	44	135	42	1	0	1	1512
2016	1254	38	134	51	2	0	2	1481
2017	1203	31	144	60	1	0	6	1445
2018	1164	31	137	58	3	0	8	1401
2019	1177	33	156	68	3	0	13	1450
2020	1113	37	161	76	3	0	15	1405
2021	1085	41	146	73	3	0	19	1367
2022	1007	46	147	88	2	0	23	1313
2023	929	48	139	100	3	0	20	1239
2024	868	42	128	112	3	0	30	1183

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cheshire High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1345	97.0	13.8	n/a
1989	1306	98.0	13.3	n/a
1990	1206	89.0	13.5	n/a
1991	1191	85.0	14.0	n/a
1992	1146	88.4	12.9	0.5
1993	1141	82.1	13.9	0
1994	1123	83.7	13.4	1.2
1995	1172	79.5	14.7	1.8
1996	1172	79.5	14.7	1.8
1997	1259	89.9	14.0	0.8
1998	1335	94.3	14.2	0.8
1999	1381	95.0	14.5	1.7
2000	1401	92.6	15.1	1.5
2001	1411	98.8	14.3	n/a
2002	1523	101.2	15.0	1.8
2003	1523	101.2	15.0	1.8
2004	1563	102.2	15.3	2.4
2005	1606	90.6	17.7	n/a
2006	1273	97.0	13.1	3.1
2007	1639	97.9	16.7	2.9
2008	1612	109.3	14.7	2.5
2009	1579	121.8	14.5	4.9
2010	1549	106.1	14.5	5.6
2011	1516	104.6	14.4	6.1
2012	1549	103.7	14.9	6.6
2013	1514	103.9	14.5	6.4
2014	1538	103.9	14.7	7.2
2015	1512	102.0	14.8	7.9
2016	1481	103.0	14.3	8.1
2017	1445	105.8	13.6	8.9
2018	1401	109.6	12.7	8.1
2019	1450	106.1	13.6	12.6
2020	1405	105.6	13.2	13.8
2021	1367	99.5	13.7	15
2022	1313	102.5	12.8	13.5
2023	1239	104.9	11.8	16
2024	1183	105.2	11.2	16.2

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 Cheshire High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1345	97.0	13.8	n/a
1989	1306	98.0	13.3	n/a
1990	1206	89.0	13.5	n/a
1991	1191	85.0	14.0	n/a
1992	1146	88.4	12.9	0.5
1993	1141	82.1	13.9	0
1994	1123	83.7	13.4	1.2
1995	1172	79.5	14.7	1.8
1996	1172	79.5	14.7	1.8
1997	1259	89.9	14.0	0.8
1998	1335	94.3	14.2	0.8
1999	1381	95.0	14.5	1.7
2000	1401	92.6	15.1	1.5
2001	1411	98.8	14.3	n/a
2002	1523	101.2	15.0	1.8
2003	1523	101.2	15.0	1.8
2004	1563	102.2	15.3	2.4
2005	1606	90.6	17.7	n/a
2006	1273	97.0	13.1	3.1
2007	1639	97.9	16.7	2.9
2008	1612	109.3	14.7	2.5
2009	1579	121.8	14.5	4.9
2010	1549	106.1	14.5	5.6
2011	1516	104.6	14.4	6.1
2012	1549	103.7	14.9	6.6
2013	1514	103.9	14.5	6.4
2014	1538	103.9	14.7	7.2
2015	1512	102.0	14.8	7.9
2016	1481	103.0	14.3	8.1
2017	1445	105.8	13.6	8.9
2018	1401	109.6	12.7	8.1
2019	1450	106.1	13.6	12.6
2020	1405	105.6	13.2	13.8
2021	1367	99.5	13.7	15
2022	1313	102.5	12.8	13.5
2023	1239	104.9	11.8	16
2024	1183	105.2	11.2	16.2

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 Cheshire High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,853
2019	$16,695
2020	$17,321
2021	$17,333
2022	$20,090
2023	$21,933

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cheshire High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1450	1239	14.6%
African American	33	48	45.5%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	156	139	10.9%
Hispanic	68	100	47.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1177	929	21.1%
Two or More Races	13	20	53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.6%	16%	3.4%

Schools Near Cheshire 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
Cheshire High School	Public	9-12	525 South Main St.	Cheshire	06410	New Haven County	Cheshire School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 250-2511	1,183	105	11.2	16.2%	868 (73.4%)	42 (3.6%)	112 (9.5%)	128 (10.8%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (2.5%)								(n/a)		69.5									$21,933
Mark T. Sheehan High School	Public	9-12	142 Hope Hill Road	Wallingford	06492	New Haven County	Wallingford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 294-5900	724	63	11.4	30.1%	471 (65.1%)	19 (2.6%)	153 (21.1%)	43 (5.9%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	33 (4.6%)	53.2	68^th of 145 public high schools	53.1%		62.9	58^th of 142 public high schools	59.2%	10		55.2	54.9	25.1							$22,465
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School	Public	9-12	298 Oregon Rd.	Meriden	06450	New Haven County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	No	(203) 238-6260	738	69	10.6	45.5%	301 (40.8%)	48 (6.5%)	346 (46.9%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.2%)	24.1	108^th of 145 public high schools	25.5%		36.8	83^rd of 142 public high schools	41.5%	25			36.5	18.2							$28,531
Orville H. Platt High School	Public	9-12	220 Coe Ave.	Meriden	06450	New Haven County	Meriden School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 235-7963	1,184	74	15.9	80.5%	208 (17.6%)	156 (13.2%)	753 (63.6%)	17 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (3.7%)	20.1	113^th of 145 public high schools	22.1%		19.6	108^th of 142 public high schools	23.9%	5		34.8	31.7	10.0							$17,598
Crosby High School	Public	9-12	300 Pierpont Rd.	Waterbury	06705	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8061	1,452	96	15.0	84.5%	107 (7.4%)	335 (23.1%)	939 (64.7%)	15 (1.0%)	12 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (3.0%)	7.4	135^th of 145 public high schools	6.9%		6.5	135^th of 142 public high schools	4.9%			8.0	21.4	7.3							$16,938
Lyman Hall High School	Public	9-12	70 Pond Hill Road	Wallingford	06492	New Haven County	Wallingford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 294-5350	932	87	10.7	34.3%	646 (69.3%)	30 (3.2%)	184 (19.7%)	43 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (2.7%)	52.8	70^th of 145 public high schools	51.7%		59.7	62^nd of 142 public high schools	56.3%	8		55.6	51.2	27.2							$22,351
REGIONS secure Hamden	Public	5-12	995 Sherman Avenue	Hamden	06514	New Haven County	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 566-2030	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Francis T. Maloney High School	Public	9-12	121 Gravel St.	Meriden	06450	New Haven County	Meriden School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 238-2334	1,301	85	15.2	72.6%	308 (23.7%)	164 (12.6%)	728 (56.0%)	37 (2.8%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (4.2%)	26	102^nd of 145 public high schools	29.7%		24.6	100^th of 142 public high schools	29.6%	2		28.3	43.1	17.3							$17,775
Waterbury Career Academy	Public	9-12	175 Birch Street	Waterbury	06704	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8000	755	58	13.0	79.7%	100 (13.2%)	206 (27.3%)	398 (52.7%)	20 (2.6%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.0%)	25.4	105^th of 145 public high schools	27.6%		20	107^th of 142 public high schools	24.6%	2		26.2	46.2	14.7							$21,257
Waterbury Arts Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-12	16 South Elm St.	Waterbury	06706	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(203) 573-6300	821	60	13.7	68.6%	242 (29.5%)	154 (18.8%)	360 (43.8%)	15 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.7%)	32	91^st of 145 public high schools	37.2%		41.2	75^th of 142 public high schools	47.2%	16	41.4		50.9	13.9	60.2	56.8	58.4	38.9	36.9	26.8	$22,290

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheshire High School

What schools feed into Cheshire High School?

Cheshire High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Chapman School
Elementary : Doolittle School
Elementary : Highland School
Elementary : Norton School
Middle : Dodd Middle School

What district is Cheshire High School in?

Cheshire School District

What is the racial makeup of Cheshire High School?

Students at Cheshire High School are 73% White, 11% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Cheshire High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,183 students attended Cheshire High School.

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