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Litchfield High School

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Summary

Litchfield High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Litchfield, Connecticut, with a student population of 234 and a student-teacher ratio of 7.9. The school consistently performs well academically, ranking among the top 30-40 high schools in the state, with 71.2% of 11th-graders proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts and 49.2% in SAT/Math, significantly higher than the state averages.

Litchfield High School stands out for its relatively homogeneous student population, with 83.76% of students identifying as white, higher than the state average and most nearby schools, such as Wilby High School and Torrington High School, which have more diverse student bodies. Additionally, the school has a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 17.95%, significantly lower than the nearby schools, indicating a higher socioeconomic status of the student population.

Litchfield High School also stands out for its significantly higher spending per student, at $31,325 in the 2018-2019 school year, compared to nearby schools like Nonnewaug High School ($20,726) and Lewis S. Mills High School ($16,139). This higher spending may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, but also highlights potential funding disparities within the Regional School District 10 and the surrounding region.

230

Students ?

8.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

23.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

14 Plumb Hill Road
Litchfield, CT 06759

(860) 567-7530

District: Litchfield School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.5%

Hispanic:

8.3%

Two or more races:

2.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 61st percentile in 2018 → 81st in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (70% vs 55% meeting standards)

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Connecticut average (89%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 81st (2023) from a 61st-percentile low (2018)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (41% vs 18% Connecticut)

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school70%

District avg69%

Connecticut avg55%

Not ranked this year

Litchfield High School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2023	82.1	27 of 142	81.0%	★★★★☆
2022	71.6	42 of 139	69.8%	★★★★☆
2021	83.3	37 of 200	81.5%	★★★★☆
2019	78.2	35 of 121	71.1%	★★★★☆
2018	70.8	47 of 121	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	81.3	30 of 140	78.6%	★★★★☆
2016	82.2	28 of 132	78.8%	★★★★☆
2015	80.2	36 of 196	81.6%	★★★★☆
2013	78.6	31 of 193	83.9%	★★★★☆
2012	83.7	5 of 188	97.3%	★★★★★
2011	73.8	61 of 189	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	81.0	13 of 186	93.0%	★★★★★
2009	77.1	36 of 176	79.5%	★★★★☆
2008	79.0	25 of 176	85.8%	★★★★☆
2007	81.7	10 of 176	94.3%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	75.9	48 of 189	74.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	89.6	16 of 182	91.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2023	67.2	36 of 116	69.0%	★★★★☆
2021	75.1	37 of 155	76.1%	★★★★☆
2019	59.3	50 of 113	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.2	65 of 105	38.1%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2021)91st percentile+10 vs school

Female (2021)75th percentile-7 vs school

White (2023)69th percentile-12 vs school

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Frequently Asked Questions about Litchfield High School

How many students attend Litchfield High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 230 students attended Litchfield High School.

What is the racial makeup of Litchfield High School?

Students at Litchfield High School are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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Litchfield School District

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