Is Parish Hill High School a good school?

Parish Hill High School ranks 49 th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Parish Hill High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 205 students attended Parish Hill High School.

What is the racial makeup of Parish Hill High School?

Students at Parish Hill High School are 86% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Parish Hill High School?

Parish Hill High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Chaplin Elementary School Elementary : Hampton Elementary School Elementary : Scotland Elementary School

Parish Hill High School

Summary:

Parish Hill High School is a public high school located in Chaplin, Connecticut, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 220 students. The school is part of Regional School District 11, which is ranked 71 out of 158 districts in Connecticut and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Parish Hill High School has consistently ranked in the top half of Connecticut high schools, with a ranking of 49 out of 145 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the SAT, is generally above the state and regional averages, with 65.5% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.8%, and 34.5% proficient or better in SAT/Math, compared to the state average of 29.5%. However, the student population at Parish Hill High School is predominantly White, with only 2.27% African American, 7.73% Hispanic, and 0.91% Asian students, which may limit the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience.

Despite the lack of racial diversity, Parish Hill High School has a significant population of students from low-income families, with 37.73% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This socioeconomic challenge may require the school to allocate additional resources and support to meet the needs of these students. On a positive note, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.4 students per teacher, which suggests an efficient use of resources and the potential for more individualized attention and support for students. Compared to nearby schools like H. H. Ellis Technical High School and Quinebaug Middle College, Parish Hill High School appears to be a strong academic performer, though it faces some challenges in terms of diversity and socioeconomic factors.

Detail:

Public 7-12

304 Parish Hill Rd.
Chaplin, CT 06235

(860) 455-9584

District: Regional School District 11

SchoolDigger Rank:
49^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,736

Feeder schools for Parish Hill High School:

Elementary:	Chaplin Elementary School
	Hampton Elementary School
	Scotland Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.5

Number of students: 205

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.3%

Hispanic:

7.8%

African American:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Parish Hill 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 69.1. (See more...)

Compare Details Parish Hill High School ranks better than 66.2% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.71. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Parish Hill 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 (86.3%), Hispanic (7.8%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parish Hill High School is 8.5. (See more...)

Compare Parish Hill High School employs 23.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parish Hill High School is $26,736.

Schooldigger 2021 Rankings:

Parish Hill High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Parish Hill High School 49^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Parish Hill High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Regional School District 11:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School District 11 71^st of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Parish Hill High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Parish Hill High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	65.72	103^rd	248	58.5%
2007	52.19	148^th	250	40.8%
2008	55.66	142^nd	252	43.7%
2009	57.32	143^rd	255	43.9%
2010	58.91	145^th	268	45.9%
2011	64.14	134^th	269	50.2%
2012	64.24	132^nd	272	51.5%
2013	63.44	133^rd	278	52.2%
2015	47.16	152^nd	280	45.7%
2017	53.67	117^th	250	53.2%
2019	53.21	125^th	259	51.7%
2021	69.10	91^st	275	66.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Parish Hill High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	83.55	33^rd	235	86.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Parish Hill High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	30.98	120^th	168	28.6%
2019	32.09	119^th	166	28.3%
2021	51.25	86^th	175	50.9%
2023	29.32	118^th	158	25.3%

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

Rank History for Parish Hill High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Parish Hill High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	49.92	120^th	176	31.8%
2008	58.74	103^rd	176	41.5%
2009	57.10	105^th	176	40.3%
2010	38.99	138^th	186	25.8%
2011	58.00	109^th	189	42.3%
2012	52.15	116^th	188	38.3%
2013	65.29	89^th	193	53.9%
2015	50.34	105^th	196	46.4%
2021	84.65	36^th	200	82.0%
2024	66.71	49^th	145	66.2%

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Rank History for high school White students at Parish Hill High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	69.34	48^th	155	69.0%

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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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by a parent
Sunday, June 26, 2016

Award winning music and arts department... small class sizes.. young inspired teachers. High test scores and ranked by the state in the top 27% of schools as of March 2016. Love this school!! Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, June 26, 2016

I have two students at Parish Hill Middle/High School and I remain impressed and appreciative of the education and social experience that my students receive. They are consistently engaged with a challenging education. My students are both in honors/advanced classes, are in band and sports and they are driven to keep their honors/high honors each year. I thank the teachers and staff at this school for providing my students this environment. We are very lucky to have this environment available. Students are PHMHS are given the tools and support they need to succeed and excel during their time at the school and in all future endeavors. Let's not forget that Parish Hill has a 100% graduation rate! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Parish Hill High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	320	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
1989	318	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1990	300	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	306
1991	301	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
1992	303	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
1993	179	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
1994	179	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
1995	344	2	2	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	359
1996	344	2	2	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	359
1997	356	1	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
1998	356	2	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
1999	392	0	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
2000	404	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	410
2001	388	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
2002	350	1	1	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	362
2003	350	1	1	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	362
2004	335	1	1	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	348
2005	312	5	1	11	4	n/a	n/a	0	333
2006	319	6	2	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	344
2007	308	4	2	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	327
2008	273	7	1	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	291
2009	290	5	2	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	309
2010	277	2	1	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	291
2011	250	5	1	15	1	0	2	0	274
2012	266	6	0	15	1	0	4	0	292
2013	251	8	1	12	1	0	7	0	280
2014	245	8	3	24	1	0	6	0	287
2015	228	6	1	27	1	1	5	0	269
2016	206	5	2	24	0	2	6	0	245
2017	210	3	1	21	0	2	9	0	246
2018	200	4	0	16	0	2	11	0	233
2019	190	7	0	18	0	1	9	0	225
2020	176	3	0	14	0	0	10	0	203
2021	176	2	0	11	0	0	12	0	201
2022	184	2	2	12	0	0	7	0	207
2023	191	5	2	17	0	0	4	1	220
2024	177	6	2	16	0	0	4	0	205

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Parish Hill High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	324	32.0	10.1	n/a
1989	321	33.6	9.5	n/a
1990	306	33.1	9.2	n/a
1991	308	31.0	9.9	n/a
1992	309	35.0	8.8	6.8
1993	181	20.3	8.9	0.6
1994	184	19.8	9.3	12
1995	359	18.9	19.0	14.8
1996	359	18.9	19.0	14.8
1997	368	36.6	10.1	9
1998	368	35.7	10.3	7.9
1999	403	37.5	10.7	13.6
2000	410	37.5	10.9	10.5
2001	393	38.6	10.2	n/a
2002	362	40.6	8.9	16
2003	362	40.6	8.9	16
2004	348	41.3	8.4	16.1
2005	333	30.9	10.8	n/a
2006	344	32.3	10.7	18
2007	327	33.0	9.9	15
2008	291	33.8	8.6	16.5
2009	309	34.2	9.7	16.2
2010	291	30.8	9.4	16.5
2011	274	30.6	8.9	24.1
2012	292	29.8	9.7	26
2013	280	31.9	8.7	26.4
2014	287	31.0	9.2	31.7
2015	269	30.0	8.9	30.9
2016	245	30.0	8.1	33.9
2017	246	29.8	8.2	30.5
2018	233	32.5	7.1	33.5
2019	225	28.6	7.8	37.8
2020	203	28.6	7.0	44.8
2021	201	26.5	7.5	42.3
2022	207	23.7	8.7	49.3
2023	220	25.9	8.4	37.7
2024	205	23.9	8.5	42.9

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 Parish Hill High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	324	32.0	10.1	n/a
1989	321	33.6	9.5	n/a
1990	306	33.1	9.2	n/a
1991	308	31.0	9.9	n/a
1992	309	35.0	8.8	6.8
1993	181	20.3	8.9	0.6
1994	184	19.8	9.3	12
1995	359	18.9	19.0	14.8
1996	359	18.9	19.0	14.8
1997	368	36.6	10.1	9
1998	368	35.7	10.3	7.9
1999	403	37.5	10.7	13.6
2000	410	37.5	10.9	10.5
2001	393	38.6	10.2	n/a
2002	362	40.6	8.9	16
2003	362	40.6	8.9	16
2004	348	41.3	8.4	16.1
2005	333	30.9	10.8	n/a
2006	344	32.3	10.7	18
2007	327	33.0	9.9	15
2008	291	33.8	8.6	16.5
2009	309	34.2	9.7	16.2
2010	291	30.8	9.4	16.5
2011	274	30.6	8.9	24.1
2012	292	29.8	9.7	26
2013	280	31.9	8.7	26.4
2014	287	31.0	9.2	31.7
2015	269	30.0	8.9	30.9
2016	245	30.0	8.1	33.9
2017	246	29.8	8.2	30.5
2018	233	32.5	7.1	33.5
2019	225	28.6	7.8	37.8
2020	203	28.6	7.0	44.8
2021	201	26.5	7.5	42.3
2022	207	23.7	8.7	49.3
2023	220	25.9	8.4	37.7
2024	205	23.9	8.5	42.9

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 Parish Hill High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$24,971
2019	$25,234
2020	$26,391
2021	$29,427
2022	$28,055
2023	$26,736

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Parish Hill High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Parish Hill High School)	46.3	42.6	3.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 11)	46.3	42.6	3.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.1	39.9	6.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Parish Hill High School)	30.4	39.5	9.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 11)	30.4	39.5	9.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	43.5	36.2	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	225	220	2.2%
African American	7	5	28.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	18	17	5.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	190	191	0.5%
Two or More Races	9	4	55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.8%	37.7%	0.1%

Schools Near Parish Hill 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 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 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Parish Hill High School	Public	7-12	304 Parish Hill Rd.	Chaplin	06235	Windham County	Regional School District 11	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 455-9584	205	24	8.5	42.9%	177 (86.3%)	6 (2.9%)	16 (7.8%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	66.7	49^th of 145 public high schools	66.2%					(n/a)		65.5	34.5	36.4	35.3	$26,736
Windham High School	Public	9-12	355 High St.	Willimantic	06226	Windham County	Windham School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 465-2480	675	63	10.7	74.5%	84 (12.4%)	26 (3.9%)	548 (81.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.1%)								(n/a)	22.5					$24,531
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT)	Public, Magnet	9-12	896 Main Street	Willimantic	06226	Windham County	Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (EAS	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 465-5636	115	16	7.2	43.5%	64 (55.7%)	1 (0.9%)	28 (24.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (15.7%)								(n/a)						$23,579
Windham Technical High School	Public	9-12	210 Birch St.	Willimantic	06226	Windham County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	No	(860) 456-3879	491	48	10.1	38.3%	265 (54.0%)	9 (1.8%)	191 (38.9%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.1%)	35.6	85^th of 145 public high schools	41.4%		44.5	73^rd of 142 public high schools	48.6%	12	52.2		6.1			$32,906
E. O. Smith High School	Public	9-12	1235 Storrs Rd.	Storrs	06268	Tolland County	Regional School District 19	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 487-0877	1,033	93	11.0	27.4%	742 (71.8%)	37 (3.6%)	150 (14.5%)	75 (7.3%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.5%)								(n/a)						$20,694
Plainfield High School	Public	9-12	105 Putnam Road	Central Village	06332	Windham County	Plainfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 564-6417	507	50	10.0	53.1%	417 (82.2%)	19 (3.7%)	45 (8.9%)	9 (1.8%)	7 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.4%)	32.8	88^th of 145 public high schools	39.3%					(n/a)		52.2	13.3			$22,225
Coventry High School	Public	9-12	78 Ripley Hill Road	Coventry	06238	Tolland County	Coventry School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 742-7346	406	40	10.1	23.9%	356 (87.7%)	2 (0.5%)	24 (5.9%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.7%)								(n/a)	77.4					$22,359
Coventry Academy	Public	7-12	78 Ripley Hill Road	Coventry	06238	Tolland County	Coventry School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 742-3532	12	3	3.7	58.3%	10 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						$9,892
Lyman Memorial High School	Public	9-12	917 Exeter Rd.	Lebanon	06249	New London County	Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 642-7567	340	35	9.6	32.9%	292 (85.9%)	5 (1.5%)	22 (6.5%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.5%)	2 (0.6%)	12 (3.5%)	53.5	67^th of 145 public high schools	53.8%		65	55^th of 142 public high schools	61.3%	12		66.2	22.1			$25,334
H. H. Ellis Technical High School	Public	9-12	613 Upper Maple St.	Danielson	06239	Windham County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	No	(860) 412-7500	650	57	11.5	37.1%	529 (81.4%)	9 (1.4%)	79 (12.2%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.2%)	16.1	120^th of 145 public high schools	17.2%		29.4	92^nd of 142 public high schools	35.2%	28		35.9	8.5			$27,154

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