Shepaug Valley School

Q: Is Shepaug Valley School a good school?

Shepaug Valley School ranks 27 th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Shepaug Valley School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in the Regional School District 12 in Washington, Connecticut, with a diverse student population of 494.

Shepaug Valley School consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, with 75% of 6th graders proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts compared to the state average of 48.1%, and 64.3% of 11th graders proficient or better in NGSS/Science compared to the state average of 46.7%. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing 27th out of 145 Connecticut high schools in the 2023-2024 school year with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Shepaug Valley School also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.8 to 9.8 over the past three school years, and significantly higher spending per student than the state average, at $30,613 and $27,574 in the 2018-2019 and 2017-2018 school years, respectively.

When compared to nearby schools, Shepaug Valley School stands out for its academic excellence. It outperforms schools like W.F. Kaynor Technical High School, Thomaston High School, and Watertown High School, which have lower rankings and test scores. However, Shepaug Valley School is comparable to high-performing schools like Newtown High School and Litchfield High School, which also demonstrate strong academic results.

Detail:

Public 6-12

159 South Street
Washington, CT 06793

(860) 868-7326

District: Regional School District 12

SchoolDigger Rank:
27^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $28,388

Feeder schools for Shepaug Valley School:

Elementary:	Booth Free School
	The Burnham School
	Washington Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.2

Number of students: 496

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.5%

Hispanic:

10.1%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shepaug Valley School ranks better than 88% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.14. (See more...)

Compare Details Shepaug Valley School ranks better than 81.4% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.29. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Shepaug Valley 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 (83.5%), Hispanic (10.1%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shepaug Valley School is 9.2. (See more...)

Compare Shepaug Valley School employs 53.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shepaug Valley School is $28,388.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shepaug Valley School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shepaug Valley School 30^th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Shepaug Valley School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Shepaug Valley School 27^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Shepaug Valley School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Shepaug Valley School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Shepaug Valley School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2015	73.57	83^rd	280	70.4%
2016	87.93	24^th	246	90.2%
2017	78.41	56^th	250	77.6%
2018	77.06	64^th	249	74.3%
2019	78.59	62^nd	259	76.1%
2021	90.08	22^nd	275	92.0%
2022	91.54	11^th	250	95.6%
2023	81.21	47^th	249	81.1%
2024	86.14	30^th	250	88.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Shepaug Valley School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	76.17	38^th	169	77.5%
2021	83.97	31^st	235	86.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Shepaug Valley School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	88.24	14^th	164	91.5%
2021	90.70	14^th	224	93.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Shepaug Valley School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	71.73	47^th	168	72.0%
2019	63.66	62^nd	166	62.7%
2021	80.38	28^th	175	84.0%
2022	85.79	12^th	151	92.1%
2023	66.61	49^th	158	69.0%
2024	71.52	38^th	154	75.3%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Shepaug Valley School

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Rank History for all high school students at Shepaug Valley School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2015	85.65	25^th	196	87.2%
2016	82.97	26^th	132	80.3%
2017	70.78	49^th	140	65.0%
2019	81.48	29^th	121	76.0%
2021	88.85	21^st	200	89.5%
2022	72.03	40^th	139	71.2%
2023	75.92	40^th	142	71.8%
2024	80.29	27^th	145	81.4%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Shepaug Valley School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	85.87	27^th	189	85.7%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Shepaug Valley School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	85.91	24^th	182	86.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at Shepaug Valley School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	64.84	45^th	113	60.2%
2021	79.56	24^th	155	84.5%
2022	56.67	50^th	117	57.3%
2024	56.13	46^th	116	60.3%

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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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Enrollment information for Shepaug Valley School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2014	460	8	8	10	0	6	0	0	492
2015	418	6	6	25	0	4	2	0	461
2016	391	8	4	30	1	2	3	0	439
2017	362	6	2	35	1	1	2	0	409
2018	384	5	2	27	0	0	5	0	423
2019	373	5	5	31	0	0	3	0	417
2020	381	6	5	34	0	0	6	0	432
2021	379	3	5	40	0	0	7	0	434
2022	400	6	5	46	0	0	15	0	472
2023	414	5	7	48	1	0	19	0	494
2024	414	3	4	50	1	0	23	1	496

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 Shepaug Valley School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	492	51.1	9.6	10
2015	461	51.0	9.0	11.3
2016	439	48.0	9.1	11.8
2017	409	47.0	8.6	10.3
2018	423	52.6	8.0	7.3
2019	417	53.0	7.8	18
2020	432	49.4	8.7	19.4
2021	434	49.2	8.8	22.8
2022	472	47.9	9.8	21.4
2023	494	51.3	9.6	20.9
2024	496	53.9	9.2	18.1

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 Shepaug Valley School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	492	51.1	9.6	10
2015	461	51.0	9.0	11.3
2016	439	48.0	9.1	11.8
2017	409	47.0	8.6	10.3
2018	423	52.6	8.0	7.3
2019	417	53.0	7.8	18
2020	432	49.4	8.7	19.4
2021	434	49.2	8.8	22.8
2022	472	47.9	9.8	21.4
2023	494	51.3	9.6	20.9
2024	496	53.9	9.2	18.1

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 Shepaug Valley School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$27,574
2019	$30,613
2020	$26,428
2021	$31,186
2022	$28,663
2023	$28,388

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shepaug Valley School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 62^nd of 259 Middle schools	Ranks 47^th of 249 Middle schools	5.1%
Ranks 29^th of 121 High schools	Ranks 40^th of 142 High schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Shepaug Valley School)	72.3	77.3	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 12)	72.3	77.3	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.3	48	7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Shepaug Valley School)	66	61.4	4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 12)	66	61.4	4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	45.4	39.6	5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Shepaug Valley School)	71.9	79	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 12)	71.9	79.4	7.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	56.1	48.8	7.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Shepaug Valley School)	57.4	68.6	11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 12)	57.4	68.6	11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.8	48.5	7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Shepaug Valley School)	58.7	41.2	17.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 12)	58.7	41.2	17.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	43.5	36.2	7.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Shepaug Valley School)	75.7	66.3	9.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 12)	75.7	66.3	9.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	52.4	9.2%
11th Grade Math (Shepaug Valley School)	58.1	45	13.1%
11th Grade Math (Regional School District 12)	58.1	45	13.1%
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	417	494	18.5%
African American	5	5
American Indian	0	1
Asian	5	7	40%
Hispanic	31	48	54.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	373	414	11%
Two or More Races	3	19	533.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18%	20.9%	2.9%

Schools Near Shepaug Valley 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 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Shepaug Valley School	Public	6-12	159 South Street	Washington	06793	Litchfield County	Regional School District 12	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 868-7326	496	54	9.2	18.1%	414 (83.5%)	3 (0.6%)	50 (10.1%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.6%)	80.3	27^th of 145 public high schools	81.4%		75.9	40^th of 142 public high schools	71.8%	13	73.3	64.3	74.7	42.2	75.0	69.6	75.0	64.4	58.3	$28,388
Nonnewaug High School	Public	9-12	5 Minortown Road	Woodbury	06798	Litchfield County	Regional School District 14	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 263-2186	652	62	10.4	21.8%	553 (84.8%)	9 (1.4%)	65 (10.0%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	62	56^th of 145 public high schools	61.4%		72.2	44^th of 142 public high schools	69.0%	12		46.9	57.8	41.5						$22,722
New Milford High School	Public	9-12	388 Danbury Rd.	New Milford	06776	Litchfield County	New Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 350-6647	1,207	101	11.9	32.0%	794 (65.8%)	53 (4.4%)	279 (23.1%)	42 (3.5%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (2.3%)	52.7	71^st of 145 public high schools	51.0%		55.2	65^th of 142 public high schools	54.2%	6		44.7	65.7	23.9						$19,303
Brookfield High School	Public	9-12	45 Long Meadow Hill Rd.	Brookfield	06804	Fairfield County	Brookfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 775-7725	871	67	13.0	23.8%	611 (70.1%)	30 (3.4%)	150 (17.2%)	71 (8.2%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	75.4	38^th of 145 public high schools	73.8%		66.3	50^th of 142 public high schools	64.8%	12		61.1	71.8	38.4						$19,964
Wamogo Regional High School	Public	9-12	98 Wamogo Rd.	Litchfield	06759	Litchfield County	Regional School District 06	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 567-7410	379	40	9.5	26.9%	335 (88.4%)	5 (1.3%)	25 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.4%)	64.8	53^rd of 145 public high schools	63.4%		42.3	74^th of 142 public high schools	47.9%	21		54.3	67.5	31.3						$25,590
Pomperaug Regional High School	Public	9-12	234 Judd Rd.	Southbury	06488	New Haven County	Regional School District 15	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 262-3200	995	89	11.2	15.9%	791 (79.5%)	20 (2.0%)	91 (9.1%)	55 (5.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (3.5%)	87	16^th of 145 public high schools	89.0%					(n/a)		66.1	75.8	57.1						$23,632
Watertown High School	Public	9-12	324 French St.	Watertown	06795	Litchfield County	Watertown School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 945-4810	715	66	10.8	37.6%	573 (80.1%)	31 (4.3%)	72 (10.1%)	11 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (3.2%)	39.5	78^th of 145 public high schools	46.2%		51	68^th of 142 public high schools	52.1%	10		40.7	58.4	13.5						$23,277
Litchfield High School	Public	9-12	14 Plumb Hill Road	Litchfield	06759	Litchfield County	Litchfield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 567-7530	230	26	8.8	23.5%	199 (86.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.3%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.6%)								(n/a)			70.0							$28,657
Thomaston High School	Public	7-12	185 Branch Rd.	Thomaston	06787	Litchfield County	Thomaston School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 283-3030	295	30	9.9	36.3%	246 (83.4%)	5 (1.7%)	31 (10.5%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)								(n/a)		56.1				50.0		46.6	43.9	$23,180
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School	Public	9-12	43 Tompkins St.	Waterbury	06708	New Haven County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 596-4302	785	70	11.2	51.8%	235 (29.9%)	103 (13.1%)	378 (48.2%)	15 (1.9%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)	38 (4.8%)	33.4	87^th of 145 public high schools	40.0%		48	71^st of 142 public high schools	50.0%	16		47.7		8.9						$25,833

Frequently Asked Questions about Shepaug Valley School

Is Shepaug Valley School a good school?

Shepaug Valley School ranks 27^th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Shepaug Valley School?

Students at Shepaug Valley School are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Shepaug Valley School?

Shepaug Valley School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Booth Free School
Elementary : The Burnham School
Elementary : Washington Primary School

What district is Shepaug Valley School in?

Regional School District 12

How many students attend Shepaug Valley School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 496 students attended Shepaug Valley School.

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