Summary:
Zip code 06031 (Falls Village, CT) is served by one high school, Housatonic Valley Regional High School, which enrolls 352 students in grades 9–12 and belongs to Regional School District 01.
Housatonic Valley Regional High School stands out as a small, strong-performing rural school. It outperforms Connecticut state averages in both SAT ELA (61.3% proficient vs. 55.3% statewide) and SAT Math (40.3% vs. 31.3%), with the math advantage being especially notable. Its graduation rate of 94.9% exceeds the state average of 91.2%, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 12.5% is well below both the state (16.4%) and its district (13.3%). Nearly 30% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet academic and attendance outcomes remain above state norms. With only 352 students and a 9.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio, students likely benefit from individualized attention. Per-student spending is high at $28,148, though that figure is from 2018–2019 and should be interpreted with caution.
The school has improved its statewide ranking from the 49th percentile in 2021–2022 to the 65th percentile in 2025–2026, now earning a 3-star rating and ranking 46 out of 133 Connecticut high schools. This is notably stronger than its district’s overall ranking of 79 out of 153 districts (48th percentile, 2 stars), suggesting the high school is a bright spot within Regional School District 01. One area to monitor is SAT ELA proficiency, which slipped from 65.5% to 61.3% between 2024–2025 and 2025–2026, though it remains above the state average. Overall, this is a school with strong academics, high graduation rates, low absenteeism, and small class sizes—an appealing option for families in the area.
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