Summary:
Zip code 06416 in Connecticut is served by exactly one high school, Cromwell High School, a public school covering grades 9–12 with 515 students and part of the Cromwell School District. This makes the area a single-school community where the high school functions as the sole academic hub for local families.
Cromwell High School is a top-tier institution, ranking 27th out of 133 Connecticut high schools for 2025–2026, placing it in the 80th percentile. It boasts a 97.0% graduation rate, well above the state's 91.2%, and a favorable 11:1 student–teacher ratio. In 2025–2026, the school outperformed state averages in every tested subject: 76.8% proficiency in ELA vs. 55.3% statewide, 47.8% in math vs. 31.3%, and 68.3% in science vs. 50.5%. The school also showed dramatic year-over-year improvement, with science proficiency jumping from 45.0% to 68.3%—moving from below the state average to far above it. ELA and math also improved by roughly 8.6 and 8.7 points, respectively.
Families should note that about 30% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, yet academic outcomes remain strong. Chronic absenteeism is 14.4%, better than the state's 16.4% but higher than the district's 12.2%, indicating room for improvement in daily attendance. Math proficiency, while above the state, remains the lowest subject area at 47.8%. Per-student spending is $17,921 (2018–2019), reflecting solid investment in education. Despite a temporary ranking dip in 2024–2025, Cromwell High School is clearly on an upward trajectory and stands as a high-achieving school with excellent graduation rates and strong academic momentum.
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