Is Shelton High School a good school?

Shelton High School ranks 46 th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Shelton High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,311 students attended Shelton High School.

What is the racial makeup of Shelton High School?

Students at Shelton High School are 56% White, 23% Hispanic, 10% African American, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Shelton High School?

Shelton High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Booth Hill School Elementary : Elizabeth Shelton School Elementary : Long Hill School Elementary : Mohegan School Elementary : Sunnyside School Middle : Intermediate School Middle : Perry Hill Elementary School

Shelton High School

Summary:

Shelton High School is a public high school located in Shelton, Connecticut, serving 1,270 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Shelton School District, which is ranked 73 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Shelton High School consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, with 68.2% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts compared to the state average of 54.8%, and 41.2% proficient or better in SAT/Math compared to the state average of 29.5%. The school's Hispanic and low socioeconomic status (SES) student subgroups also perform exceptionally well, ranking 9th and 13th out of 63 and 65 Connecticut high schools, respectively, with 4-star ratings. Additionally, Shelton High School has a diverse student population, with 60.94% White, 7.4% African American, 20.55% Hispanic, and 5.91% Asian students, which is higher than many nearby schools.

While Shelton High School's overall performance is strong, there are some disparities in the performance of different student subgroups, with White and Asian students tending to perform better than their African American and Hispanic peers. The school also spends approximately $15,800 per student, which is higher than the state average and several nearby schools, such as Bunnell High School, Platt Technical High School, and Ansonia High School. However, Amity Regional High School and Trumbull High School, which are also in the surrounding area, have higher academic performance and ratings, suggesting that Shelton High School may have room for improvement to reach the level of these top-performing schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

120 Meadow St.
Shelton, CT 06484

(203) 922-3004

District: Shelton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
46^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,416

Feeder schools for Shelton High School:

Elementary:	Booth Hill School
	Elizabeth Shelton School
	Long Hill School
	Mohegan School
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	Sunnyside School
Middle:	Intermediate School
	Perry Hill Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 1,311

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.2%

Hispanic:

23.3%

African American:

9.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shelton High School ranks better than 68.3% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.35. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Shelton 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 (56.2%), Hispanic (23.3%), African American (9.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shelton High School is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare Shelton High School employs 90.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shelton High School is $18,416.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shelton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shelton High School 46^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Shelton High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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White students:

Shelton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shelton School District 73^rd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shelton High School

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Rank History for all students at Shelton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	67.90	73^rd	176	58.5%
2008	72.22	56^th	176	68.2%
2009	59.42	101^st	176	42.6%
2010	71.19	69^th	186	62.9%
2011	65.09	93^rd	189	50.8%
2012	73.35	57^th	188	69.7%
2013	71.07	71^st	193	63.2%
2015	67.12	67^th	196	65.8%
2016	77.75	37^th	132	72.0%
2017	75.02	44^th	140	68.6%
2019	73.30	41^st	121	66.1%
2021	71.33	65^th	200	67.5%
2022	62.18	55^th	139	60.4%
2023	64.10	57^th	142	59.9%
2024	68.35	46^th	145	68.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Shelton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	79.58	32^nd	175	81.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	87.93	6^th	37	83.8%
2021	84.51	26^th	155	83.2%
2024	78.52	13^th	65	80.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Shelton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	62.50	44^th	79	44.3%
2019	60.46	46^th	84	45.2%
2021	71.94	61^st	189	67.7%
2022	53.76	57^th	106	46.2%
2023	51.05	60^th	103	41.7%
2024	68.70	39^th	102	61.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Shelton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	63.42	43^rd	78	44.9%
2019	66.44	43^rd	80	46.3%
2021	65.73	72^nd	182	60.4%
2022	54.54	55^th	102	46.1%
2023	57.18	49^th	100	51.0%
2024	53.60	48^th	100	52.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Shelton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	36.26	9^th	11	18.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shelton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	85.71	15^th	104	85.6%
2022	79.95	7^th	59	88.1%
2023	59.79	15^th	63	76.2%
2024	82.11	9^th	63	85.7%

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Rank History for White students at Shelton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	53.65	53^rd	105	49.5%
2019	52.19	63^rd	113	44.2%
2021	54.16	73^rd	155	52.9%
2022	42.88	71^st	117	39.3%
2023	44.94	68^th	116	41.4%
2024	46.81	64^th	116	44.8%

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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 State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Shelton High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1303	20	18	34	3	n/a	n/a	0	1378
1989	1187	21	17	26	4	n/a	n/a	0	1255
1990	1055	29	27	28	4	n/a	n/a	0	1143
1991	1069	25	18	25	10	n/a	n/a	0	1147
1992	1148	20	32	35	13	n/a	n/a	0	1248
1993	1152	20	42	38	4	n/a	n/a	0	1256
1994	1199	20	41	43	4	n/a	n/a	0	1307
1995	1244	22	45	51	0	n/a	n/a	0	1362
1996	1244	22	45	51	0	n/a	n/a	0	1362
1997	1287	27	41	56	0	n/a	n/a	0	1411
1998	1333	19	40	56	1	n/a	n/a	0	1449
1999	1301	22	40	59	2	n/a	n/a	0	1424
2000	1292	24	40	64	1	n/a	n/a	0	1421
2001	1337	28	41	78	3	n/a	n/a	0	1487
2002	1490	35	46	70	4	n/a	n/a	0	1645
2003	1490	35	46	70	4	n/a	n/a	0	1645
2004	1557	38	51	82	3	n/a	n/a	0	1731
2005	1596	40	52	99	4	n/a	n/a	0	1791
2006	1207	42	45	81	4	n/a	n/a	0	1379
2007	1515	38	57	104	3	n/a	n/a	0	1717
2008	1450	48	67	118	4	n/a	n/a	0	1687
2009	1410	57	68	112	6	n/a	n/a	0	1653
2010	1386	53	60	126	6	n/a	n/a	0	1631
2011	1308	53	59	120	7	0	0	0	1547
2012	1320	53	57	124	7	0	2	0	1563
2013	1299	59	72	138	5	0	5	0	1578
2014	1281	60	87	120	3	0	5	0	1556
2015	1275	68	84	114	3	0	6	0	1550
2016	1183	57	86	167	2	1	17	0	1513
2017	1126	70	88	170	1	1	25	0	1481
2018	1034	78	103	190	2	1	36	0	1444
2019	982	79	98	196	1	0	44	0	1400
2020	945	86	84	188	1	0	52	0	1356
2021	869	83	82	189	3	0	55	0	1281
2022	817	78	73	243	2	0	62	0	1275
2023	774	94	75	261	0	2	64	0	1270
2024	737	126	79	306	0	0	62	1	1311

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 Shelton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1378	110.0	12.5	n/a
1989	1255	104.8	11.9	n/a
1990	1143	99.8	11.4	n/a
1991	1147	97.8	11.7	n/a
1992	1248	98.4	12.6	1.5
1993	1256	93.9	13.4	0.2
1994	1307	96.2	13.6	3.3
1995	1362	94.9	14.4	3.2
1996	1362	94.9	14.4	3.2
1997	1411	97.3	14.5	2
1998	1449	99.9	14.5	1.6
1999	1424	103.3	13.8	2.2
2000	1421	102.6	13.8	3.5
2001	1487	109.0	13.6	n/a
2002	1645	113.2	14.5	4.6
2003	1645	113.2	14.5	4.6
2004	1731	119.7	14.5	6.4
2005	1791	109.9	16.3	n/a
2006	1379	106.1	13.0	10.7
2007	1717	110.2	15.6	5.9
2008	1687	120.7	14.0	9.4
2009	1653	128.3	13.9	11.3
2010	1631	119.2	13.6	15.8
2011	1547	110.4	14.0	14.4
2012	1563	110.8	14.1	19.6
2013	1578	110.7	14.2	22
2014	1556	111.6	13.9	21.3
2015	1550	114.0	13.5	21.2
2016	1513	111.0	13.6	21.7
2017	1481	111.3	13.3	20.5
2018	1444	110.9	13.0	22.3
2019	1400	105.5	13.2	28.1
2020	1356	99.4	13.6	28.3
2021	1281	98.7	12.9	30.8
2022	1275	99.9	12.7	27.8
2023	1270	99.0	12.8	30
2024	1311	90.8	14.4	35.2

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 Shelton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1378	110.0	12.5	n/a
1989	1255	104.8	11.9	n/a
1990	1143	99.8	11.4	n/a
1991	1147	97.8	11.7	n/a
1992	1248	98.4	12.6	1.5
1993	1256	93.9	13.4	0.2
1994	1307	96.2	13.6	3.3
1995	1362	94.9	14.4	3.2
1996	1362	94.9	14.4	3.2
1997	1411	97.3	14.5	2
1998	1449	99.9	14.5	1.6
1999	1424	103.3	13.8	2.2
2000	1421	102.6	13.8	3.5
2001	1487	109.0	13.6	n/a
2002	1645	113.2	14.5	4.6
2003	1645	113.2	14.5	4.6
2004	1731	119.7	14.5	6.4
2005	1791	109.9	16.3	n/a
2006	1379	106.1	13.0	10.7
2007	1717	110.2	15.6	5.9
2008	1687	120.7	14.0	9.4
2009	1653	128.3	13.9	11.3
2010	1631	119.2	13.6	15.8
2011	1547	110.4	14.0	14.4
2012	1563	110.8	14.1	19.6
2013	1578	110.7	14.2	22
2014	1556	111.6	13.9	21.3
2015	1550	114.0	13.5	21.2
2016	1513	111.0	13.6	21.7
2017	1481	111.3	13.3	20.5
2018	1444	110.9	13.0	22.3
2019	1400	105.5	13.2	28.1
2020	1356	99.4	13.6	28.3
2021	1281	98.7	12.9	30.8
2022	1275	99.9	12.7	27.8
2023	1270	99.0	12.8	30
2024	1311	90.8	14.4	35.2

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 Shelton High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,716
2019	$15,800
2020	$15,870
2021	$17,680
2022	$18,612
2023	$18,416

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shelton High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 41^st of 121 High schools	Ranks 57^th of 142 High schools	6.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Shelton High School)	71.1	54.1	17%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Shelton School District)	70.7	54.1	16.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	52.4	9.2%
11th Grade Math (Shelton High School)	50.8	40.8	10%
11th Grade Math (Shelton School District)	50.7	40.8	9.9%
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	1400	1270	9.3%
African American	79	94	19%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	98	75	23.5%
Hispanic	196	261	33.2%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	982	774	21.2%
Two or More Races	44	64	45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.1%	30%	1.9%

Schools Near Shelton High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (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	Total
Shelton High School	Public	9-12	120 Meadow St.	Shelton	06484	Fairfield County	Shelton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 922-3004	1,311	91	14.4	35.2%	737 (56.2%)	126 (9.6%)	306 (23.3%)	79 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (4.7%)	68.3	46^th of 145 public high schools	68.3%		64.1	57^th of 142 public high schools	59.9%	11	48.1	68.2	41.2	$18,416
Derby High School	Public	9-12	75 Chatfield Street	Derby	06418	New Haven County	Derby School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 736-5032	370	36	10.2	56.5%	110 (29.7%)	93 (25.1%)	138 (37.3%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.1%)								(n/a)	26.0			$25,400
Ansonia High School	Public	9-12	20 Pulaski Hwy.	Ansonia	06401	New Haven County	Ansonia School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 736-5060	593	48	12.3	58.5%	145 (24.5%)	120 (20.2%)	274 (46.2%)	17 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.1%)	17.3	116^th of 145 public high schools	20.0%					(n/a)	26.9		10.0	$21,264
Emmett O'Brien Technical High School	Public	9-12	141 Prindle Ave.	Ansonia	06401	New Haven County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	No	(203) 732-1800	652	54	12.0	41.0%	310 (47.5%)	74 (11.3%)	226 (34.7%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.8%)	10.1	128^th of 145 public high schools	11.7%					(n/a)		28.0	5.3	$27,714
Masuk High School	Public	9-12	1014 Monroe Tpke.	Monroe	06468	Fairfield County	Monroe School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 452-5823	1,057	81	13.0		750 (71.0%)	45 (4.3%)	158 (14.9%)	65 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (3.5%)								(n/a)	53.4			$21,222
Oxford High School	Public	9-12	61 Quaker Farms Rd.	Oxford	06478	New Haven County	Oxford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 888-2468	500	45	11.1	15.4%	409 (81.8%)	17 (3.4%)	51 (10.2%)	15 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)								(n/a)				$21,885
Seymour High School	Public	9-12	2 Botsford Rd.	Seymour	06483	New Haven County	Seymour School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 888-2561	598	49	12.3	45.0%	385 (64.4%)	44 (7.4%)	134 (22.4%)	22 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	50.7	73^rd of 145 public high schools	49.7%		60.5	61^st of 142 public high schools	57.0%	12	43.5	59.0	27.3	$22,570
Trumbull High School	Public	9-12	72 Strobel Rd.	Trumbull	06611	Fairfield County	Trumbull School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 452-4555	2,155	146	14.7	18.6%	1,345 (62.4%)	155 (7.2%)	394 (18.3%)	207 (9.6%)	4 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	45 (2.1%)	88	15^th of 145 public high schools	89.7%		89.8	14^th of 142 public high schools	90.1%	1	73.4	73.8	54.3	$19,735
Platt Technical High School	Public	9-12	600 Orange Ave.	Milford	06461	New Haven County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	No	(203) 783-5300	780	62	12.6	44.7%	258 (33.1%)	128 (16.4%)	346 (44.4%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.1%)	12.8	122^nd of 145 public high schools	15.9%		18	110^th of 142 public high schools	22.5%	12	25.3		3.3	$28,934
Amity Regional High School	Public	9-12	25 Newton Rd.	Woodbridge	06525	New Haven County	Regional School District 05	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 397-4830	1,364	117	11.6	14.1%	920 (67.4%)	53 (3.9%)	128 (9.4%)	208 (15.2%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (3.7%)	76.6	34^th of 145 public high schools	76.6%		85.9	20^th of 142 public high schools	85.9%	14	50.9	75.1	48.6	$22,733

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