Summary:
Zip code 06793, located in the Washington, Connecticut area, is home to exactly one school: Shepaug Valley School, a public school serving grades 6 through 12 within Regional School District 12 with 486 students.
Shepaug Valley School is not just the only school in the area — it is one of the top high schools in Connecticut. It ranked 11th out of 141 high schools for the 2024–2025 school year, placing it in the 92nd percentile with a 5-star rating. This represents dramatic improvement from a rank of 40th in 2022–2023 and 27th in 2023–2024. The school boasts a 97.5% graduation rate, far exceeding the state average of 91.2%, and outperforms state averages in nearly every subject and grade level. For example, 8th-grade English Language Arts proficiency is 87.5% versus the state's 51.1%, and 11th-grade science proficiency is 77.2% versus the state's 47.7%.
With about $30,613 in per-student spending and a low 9.1 student–teacher ratio, the school has strong resources. Only 18.31% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting a relatively affluent population. However, chronic absenteeism is a point of concern at 17.8%, slightly above the state average of 16.4%. Also, while SAT math proficiency (53.4%) is well above the state average of 31.1%, it lags behind the school's own SAT English Language Arts proficiency of 75.7%. Overall, Shepaug Valley School is an exceptionally strong choice for families in this zip code, with elite academics, an outstanding upward trajectory, and a learning environment that clearly supports student success.
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