Is Nonnewaug High School a good school?

Nonnewaug High School ranks 56 th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Nonnewaug High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 652 students attended Nonnewaug High School.

What is the racial makeup of Nonnewaug High School?

Students at Nonnewaug High School are 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Nonnewaug High School?

Nonnewaug High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bethlehem Elementary School Elementary : Mitchell Elementary School Middle : Woodbury Middle School

Nonnewaug High School

Summary:

Nonnewaug High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Woodbury, Connecticut, with a student population of 676. The school is part of the Regional School District 14, which is ranked 76 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nonnewaug High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Connecticut, ranking 56th out of 145 schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on standardized tests is strong, with 57.8% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts and 41.5% proficient or better in SAT/Math, significantly higher than the state averages. Nonnewaug High School also performs well across different student subgroups, ranking 55th out of 102 Connecticut high schools for female students, 62nd out of 100 for male students, and 10th out of 70 for low socioeconomic status students.

While Nonnewaug High School has a predominantly White student population (85.36% in 2022-2023), nearby schools such as Waterbury Career Academy, Naugatuck High School, and Waterbury Arts Magnet School have much more diverse student populations. This difference in racial diversity may present both challenges and opportunities for Nonnewaug High School in terms of fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5 Minortown Road
Woodbury, CT 06798

(203) 263-2186

District: Regional School District 14

SchoolDigger Rank:
56^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,722

Feeder schools for Nonnewaug High School:

Elementary:	Bethlehem Elementary School
	Mitchell Elementary School
Middle:	Woodbury Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 652

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.8%

Hispanic:

10.0%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nonnewaug High School ranks better than 61.4% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.97. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Nonnewaug 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 (84.8%), Hispanic (10%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nonnewaug High School is 10.4. (See more...)

Compare Nonnewaug High School employs 62.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nonnewaug High School is $22,722.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nonnewaug High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nonnewaug High School 56^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Nonnewaug High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Regional School District 14:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School District 14 76^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Nonnewaug High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	73.48	54^th	176	69.3%
2008	75.77	43^rd	176	75.6%
2009	75.63	51^st	176	71.0%
2010	74.61	47^th	186	74.7%
2011	75.60	43^rd	189	77.2%
2012	74.12	53^rd	188	71.8%
2013	76.57	42^nd	193	78.2%
2015	68.38	62^nd	196	68.4%
2016	76.40	41^st	132	68.9%
2017	76.72	40^th	140	71.4%
2018	67.30	53^rd	121	56.2%
2021	63.61	78^th	200	61.0%
2022	57.77	59^th	139	57.6%
2023	72.20	44^th	142	69.0%
2024	61.97	56^th	145	61.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Nonnewaug High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	47.11	89^th	175	49.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	70.72	43^rd	155	72.3%
2023	82.70	10^th	70	85.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Nonnewaug High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	63.33	41^st	79	48.1%
2021	64.05	73^rd	189	61.4%
2024	56.23	55^th	102	46.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Nonnewaug High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	55.15	50^th	78	35.9%
2021	56.69	87^th	182	52.2%
2024	38.70	62^nd	100	38.0%

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Rank History for White students at Nonnewaug High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	40.15	76^th	105	27.6%
2019	42.43	79^th	113	30.1%
2021	41.80	93^rd	155	40.0%
2022	27.40	90^th	117	23.1%
2023	44.30	69^th	116	40.5%
2024	33.96	79^th	116	31.9%

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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

Review counts

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33%

Reviews:

by a student
Thursday, March 29, 2012

I used to go to this school until I moved away. I can finally say what I think about this school. Nonnewaug is terrible. The students are racist and the overall structure is sloppy and bad. The Internet security system is terrible too... I have easily passed by the security system and never been caught. Drugs are literally everywhere. I have been offered drugs right in front of the school. And I didn't take them. There are fights every year and the school does not know how to deal with it effectively. There was a fight once by my table and all the prinicpal did was yell at the students. I didnt do anuthing wrong but the teachers didnt care. The education is terrible. There are some good teachers but there are too many bad ones. When I went to college, I wasnt prepared with the information required. The electives are very scarce and very limited. The worst school I have been to. Close Quote

by a student
Sunday, April 10, 2011

The school is falling apart and there aren't enough teachers. The Agri students are also very racist. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Nonnewaug High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	543	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	543
1989	516	3	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	527
1990	509	2	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	518
1991	518	1	8	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	533
1992	514	7	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	526
1993	526	6	6	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	542
1994	590	5	7	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	608
1995	615	1	8	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	635
1996	615	1	8	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	635
1997	651	8	8	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	679
1998	659	8	7	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	684
1999	707	5	5	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	726
2000	711	10	7	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	737
2001	728	7	12	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	761
2002	753	5	15	23	7	n/a	n/a	0	803
2003	753	5	15	23	7	n/a	n/a	0	803
2004	743	4	14	25	8	n/a	n/a	0	794
2005	780	4	11	25	5	n/a	n/a	0	825
2006	674	4	9	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	707
2007	801	4	11	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	836
2008	827	7	9	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	866
2009	806	10	9	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	843
2010	808	9	8	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	844
2011	821	7	7	17	0	0	3	0	855
2012	785	3	8	17	3	1	0	0	817
2013	768	4	13	18	1	0	1	0	805
2014	766	6	11	13	1	0	2	0	799
2015	709	9	14	14	0	0	5	0	751
2016	705	11	16	12	0	0	6	0	750
2017	680	8	14	16	0	0	4	0	722
2018	664	5	16	19	1	0	5	0	710
2019	634	6	14	25	2	0	6	0	687
2020	603	7	11	34	2	0	6	0	663
2021	602	9	10	44	2	0	9	0	676
2022	590	7	9	52	0	0	13	0	671
2023	577	11	6	67	0	0	15	0	676
2024	553	9	8	65	0	0	16	1	652

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 Nonnewaug High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	543	50.0	10.8	n/a
1989	527	49.7	10.6	n/a
1990	518	46.6	11.1	n/a
1991	533	46.6	11.4	n/a
1992	526	49.1	10.7	1
1993	542	47.6	11.4	0
1994	608	45.8	13.3	5.3
1995	635	50.0	12.7	3.5
1996	635	50.0	12.7	3.5
1997	679	52.6	12.9	1.2
1998	684	53.8	12.7	1.6
1999	726	60.8	11.9	3.7
2000	737	61.1	12.1	3.7
2001	761	59.1	12.9	n/a
2002	803	62.9	12.8	1.4
2003	803	62.9	12.8	1.4
2004	794	64.4	12.3	3.5
2005	825	52.3	15.8	n/a
2006	707	52.3	13.5	6.8
2007	836	52.0	16.1	3.3
2008	866	62.8	13.8	4.4
2009	843	66.1	13.6	5
2010	844	63.9	13.2	5
2011	855	63.1	13.5	6.7
2012	817	65.0	12.5	5.9
2013	805	67.1	11.9	5.5
2014	799	65.3	12.2	10.8
2015	751	67.0	11.2	10
2016	750	63.0	11.9	10
2017	722	58.4	12.3	14.5
2018	710	65.4	10.8	7.5
2019	687	61.3	11.2	18
2020	663	61.7	10.7	16.3
2021	676	58.2	11.6	17.6
2022	671	64.2	10.4	20.9
2023	676	64.2	10.5	22.8
2024	652	62.1	10.4	21.8

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 Nonnewaug High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	543	50.0	10.8	n/a
1989	527	49.7	10.6	n/a
1990	518	46.6	11.1	n/a
1991	533	46.6	11.4	n/a
1992	526	49.1	10.7	1
1993	542	47.6	11.4	0
1994	608	45.8	13.3	5.3
1995	635	50.0	12.7	3.5
1996	635	50.0	12.7	3.5
1997	679	52.6	12.9	1.2
1998	684	53.8	12.7	1.6
1999	726	60.8	11.9	3.7
2000	737	61.1	12.1	3.7
2001	761	59.1	12.9	n/a
2002	803	62.9	12.8	1.4
2003	803	62.9	12.8	1.4
2004	794	64.4	12.3	3.5
2005	825	52.3	15.8	n/a
2006	707	52.3	13.5	6.8
2007	836	52.0	16.1	3.3
2008	866	62.8	13.8	4.4
2009	843	66.1	13.6	5
2010	844	63.9	13.2	5
2011	855	63.1	13.5	6.7
2012	817	65.0	12.5	5.9
2013	805	67.1	11.9	5.5
2014	799	65.3	12.2	10.8
2015	751	67.0	11.2	10
2016	750	63.0	11.9	10
2017	722	58.4	12.3	14.5
2018	710	65.4	10.8	7.5
2019	687	61.3	11.2	18
2020	663	61.7	10.7	16.3
2021	676	58.2	11.6	17.6
2022	671	64.2	10.4	20.9
2023	676	64.2	10.5	22.8
2024	652	62.1	10.4	21.8

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 Nonnewaug High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$19,056
2019	$20,726
2020	$21,247
2021	$21,357
2022	$22,668
2023	$22,722

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nonnewaug 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	687	676	1.6%
African American	6	11	83.3%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	14	6	57.1%
Hispanic	25	67	168%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	634	577	9%
Two or More Races	6	15	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18%	22.8%	4.7%

Schools Near Nonnewaug 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
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
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
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
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
John F. Kennedy High School	Public	9-12	422 Highland Ave.	Waterbury	06708	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8153	1,391	99	14.1	82.8%	152 (10.9%)	303 (21.8%)	865 (62.2%)	20 (1.4%)	10 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (2.9%)	7	137^th of 145 public high schools	5.5%		7.2	132^nd of 142 public high schools	7.0%	5		7.6	21.6	6.3							$18,727
Naugatuck High School	Public	9-12	543 Rubber Ave.	Naugatuck	06770	New Haven County	Naugatuck School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 720-5400	1,272	78	16.3	56.9%	531 (41.7%)	169 (13.3%)	471 (37.0%)	32 (2.5%)	7 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (4.5%)	26.7	100^th of 145 public high schools	31.0%					(n/a)		34.3	41.0	15.5							$18,134
REGIONS staff secure Waterbury	Public	6-12	80 Prospect Street	Waterbury	06702	New Haven County	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 757-9939	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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
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

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