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Pomperaug Regional High School

Public Grades 9-12

Summary

Pomperaug Regional High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Southbury, Connecticut, with a diverse student population of 1,039. The school is part of the Regional School District 15, which is ranked 56 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pomperaug Regional High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Connecticut, with a statewide ranking of 16 out of 145 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students perform exceptionally well on standardized tests, with 75.8% proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, 57.1% in SAT/Math, and 66.1% in NGSS/Science for the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state averages. Pomperaug Regional High School also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking 2nd out of 104 Connecticut high schools for Hispanic students, 7th out of 155 for low socioeconomic status students, and 34th out of 175 for special education students in the 2020-2021 school year.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Waterbury Career Academy, Oxford High School, and Woodland Regional High School, Pomperaug Regional High School stands out as a top-performing institution, outperforming them in various academic metrics, including standardized test scores and overall statewide rankings. The school's strong performance, equity-focused approach, and commitment to providing a high-quality education make it a standout institution in the region.

970

Students ?

10.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$27,322

Per pupil spending ?

14.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

234 Judd Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488

(203) 262-3200

District: Regional School District 15

Feeder schools for Pomperaug Regional High School:

Elementary:	Gainfield Elementary School
	Long Meadow Elementary School
	Middlebury Elementary School
	Pomperaug Elementary School
Middle:	Memorial Middle School
	Rochambeau Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.1%

Hispanic:

10.7%

Asian:

6.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 58th percentile in 2021 → 89th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (57% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Connecticut average (89%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 89th (2024) from a 58th-percentile low (2021)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg56%

Connecticut avg48%

Not ranked this year

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

72^nd of 156Regional School District 15 among Connecticut districts

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
2024	87.0	16 of 145	89.0%	★★★★☆
2021	61.4	84 of 200	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	89.1	16 of 121	86.8%	★★★★☆
2018	87.3	23 of 121	81.0%	★★★★☆
2017	90.4	10 of 140	92.9%	★★★★★
2015	91.8	6 of 196	96.9%	★★★★★
2013	80.9	14 of 193	92.7%	★★★★★
2012	79.6	23 of 188	87.8%	★★★★☆
2011	77.6	26 of 189	86.2%	★★★★☆
2010	81.1	12 of 186	93.5%	★★★★★
2009	81.1	14 of 176	92.0%	★★★★★
2008	79.9	19 of 176	89.2%	★★★★☆
2007	80.9	13 of 176	92.6%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	57.7	20 of 57	64.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	58.5	49 of 104	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	79.9	24 of 102	76.5%	★★★★☆
2023	71.3	37 of 103	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	78.4	27 of 106	74.5%	★★★★☆
2021	59.5	79 of 189	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	86.0	15 of 84	82.1%	★★★★☆
2018	81.6	20 of 79	74.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	99.5	2 of 104	98.1%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	93.4	7 of 155	95.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	75.5	34 of 111	69.4%	★★★★☆
2024	84.3	17 of 100	83.0%	★★★★☆
2023	67.9	37 of 100	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	78.9	28 of 102	72.5%	★★★★☆
2021	60.3	78 of 182	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	80.8	25 of 80	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	82.6	21 of 78	73.1%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	39.9	6 of 10	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	77.5	34 of 175	80.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	53.9	56 of 116	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.8	25 of 116	78.4%	★★★★☆
2023	52.5	57 of 116	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	73.2	30 of 117	74.4%	★★★★☆
2021	44.0	86 of 155	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	73.6	34 of 113	69.9%	★★★★☆
2018	73.8	29 of 105	72.4%	★★★★☆

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)

Hispanic (2021)98th percentile+40 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)95th percentile+37 vs school

Male (2025)69th percentile

Disabled (2021)65th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2025)53rd percentile

White (2025)52nd percentile

Special Education (2025)40th percentile

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by a citizen
Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Very strong academic program, students are well prepared for college.

Grading rational is very tough, so all grades are truely earned and sometimes under valued.

Students who graduate are amongst the highest GPA's in a university ranks.

The students are not only academically strong, they are involved in community, arts and sports at high levels.

The student academic results are on a level with Darien, Ridgefield and Westport. The students performance and acheivements are outstanding. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSS Science (2025)		SAT English Language Arts (2025)	SAT Math (2025)	SBAC English Language Arts (2025)			SBAC Mathematics (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Pomperaug Regional High School	Public	9-12	234 Judd Rd.	Southbury	06488	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Regional School District 15	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 262-3200	970	89	10.8	14.7%	758 (78.1%)	16 (1.6%)	104 (10.7%)	58 (6.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (3.1%)								(n/a)		56.9									$27,322
Nonnewaug High School	Public	9-12	5 Minortown Road	Woodbury	06798	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Regional School District 14	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 263-2186	647	61	10.6	17.8%	490 (75.7%)	8 (1.2%)	126 (19.5%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	72.7	43^rd of 141 public high schools	69.5%		62	56^th of 145 public high schools	61.4%	13		58.6	70.8	41.1							$25,340
Naugatuck High School	Public	9-12	543 Rubber Ave.	Naugatuck	06770	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Naugatuck School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 720-5400	1,202	79	15.2	54.2%	453 (37.7%)	165 (13.7%)	490 (40.8%)	35 (2.9%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	51 (4.2%)	16	117^th of 141 public high schools	17.0%		26.7	100^th of 145 public high schools	31.0%	17		21.8	38.8	12.1							$20,990
John F. Kennedy High School	Public	9-12	422 Highland Ave.	Waterbury	06708	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8153	1,391	98	14.2	81.8%	137 (9.8%)	314 (22.6%)	876 (63.0%)	22 (1.6%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (2.7%)	8.9	132^nd of 141 public high schools	6.4%		7	137^th of 145 public high schools	5.5%	5		13.3	24.3	10.0							$18,813
Woodland Regional High School	Public	9-12	135 Back Rimmon Rd.	Beacon Falls	06403	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Regional School District 16	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 881-5551	571	51	11.1	20.7%	465 (81.4%)	24 (4.2%)	62 (10.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.0%)	77.6	34^th of 141 public high schools	75.9%		69.4	44^th of 145 public high schools	69.7%	10		67.8	71.8	41.6							$24,137
Watertown High School	Public	9-12	324 French St.	Watertown	06795	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Watertown School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 945-4810	693	66	10.5	40.4%	539 (77.8%)	27 (3.9%)	93 (13.4%)	10 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (3.0%)								(n/a)		44.0									$26,352
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School	Public	9-12	43 Tompkins St.	Waterbury	06708	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 596-4302	831	71	11.6	51.7%	231 (27.8%)	133 (16.0%)	401 (48.3%)	10 (1.2%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	42 (5.1%)	27.7	93^rd of 141 public high schools	34.0%		33.4	87^th of 145 public high schools	40.0%	6		45.2	39.4	11.7							$28,587
Waterbury Arts Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-12	16 South Elm St.	Waterbury	06706	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Waterbury School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(203) 573-6300	820	68	12.0	68.0%	234 (28.5%)	151 (18.4%)	378 (46.1%)	12 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.2%)	22.7	103^rd of 141 public high schools	27.0%		32	91^st of 145 public high schools	37.2%	12	48.2		43.8	15.2	52.7	63.4	58.8	29.5	38.4	37.7	$22,835
REGIONS staff secure Waterbury	Public	6-12	80 Prospect Street	Waterbury	06702	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 757-9939	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Waterbury Career Academy	Public	9-12	175 Birch Street	Waterbury	06704	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8000	709	59	11.9	78.0%	92 (13.0%)	184 (26.0%)	387 (54.6%)	19 (2.7%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.0%)	28	91^st of 141 public high schools	35.5%		25.4	105^th of 145 public high schools	27.6%	14		30.4	52.5	15.2							$21,089

Frequently Asked Questions about Pomperaug Regional High School

What is the racial makeup of Pomperaug Regional High School?

Students at Pomperaug Regional High School are 78% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Pomperaug Regional High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 970 students attended Pomperaug Regional High School.

What district is Pomperaug Regional High School in?

Regional School District 15

What schools feed into Pomperaug Regional High School?

Pomperaug Regional High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gainfield Elementary School
Elementary : Long Meadow Elementary School
Elementary : Middlebury Elementary School
Elementary : Pomperaug Elementary School
Middle : Memorial Middle School
Middle : Rochambeau Middle School

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