Summary:
ZIP code 06084 is home to exactly one high school: Tolland High School, a 9–12 public school in the Tolland School District with 639 students. As the only high school in the area, its performance defines the local educational landscape. The school is a solid, above-average Connecticut high school with a district ranked #40 out of 153 districts statewide (4 stars, 74th percentile). Families in this area benefit from a low-poverty student population (16.4% free/reduced lunch eligibility) and a favorable 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio, which supports individualized attention.
Academically, Tolland High School is a clear standout in English Language Arts, with 76.6% of 11th graders proficient on the SAT ELA exam in 2025–2026, far exceeding the state average of 55.3%. The graduation rate is also excellent at 96.2%, outpacing the state's 91.2%. However, math proficiency tells a different story: only 41.9% of students scored proficient on SAT Math, a nearly 7-point drop from the prior year. While still above the state average (31.3%), this is a notable weakness relative to the school's ELA performance. Science proficiency improved dramatically from 42.9% to 52.4%, moving from below the state average to slightly above it (50.5%), though this year-to-year swing suggests some volatility in science achievement.
The main concern for parents is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 18.3% for the high school — more than double the district-wide rate of 8.1% and slightly above the state average of 16.4%. This suggests attendance challenges are concentrated at the high school level. Additionally, the school's ranking has slipped from the 84th percentile in 2022–2023 to the 70th percentile in 2025–2026, even as it retains a 4-star rating. With strong graduation outcomes, excellent ELA performance, and a supportive learning environment, Tolland High School is a dependable choice, though families should watch whether math scores stabilize and whether attendance improves in the coming years.
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