Summary:
High Schools in zip code 06798 consist of a single institution serving grades 9-12 in Woodbury, Connecticut: Nonnewaug High School, part of Regional School District 14. Because only one high school is present, this is a detailed profile rather than a comparison between schools.
Nonnewaug High School stands out as a top-quartile performer in Connecticut, ranked #25 out of 133 high schools for the 2025-2026 school year, earning a 4-star rating and placing in the 81st percentile. The school boasts an exceptional graduation rate of 97.3%, well above the state average of 91.2%, and very low chronic absenteeism at 9.4% compared to the state's 16.4%. Test scores reinforce this picture: 69.9% of students are proficient in ELA, 52.2% in math, and a striking 77.0% in science on the NGSS assessment, all significantly exceeding state averages. These strengths are supported by a favorable 10.6-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a modest free/reduced lunch rate of 17.77%, providing useful context for interpreting the school's performance.
The most notable trend is rapid improvement. The school's state ranking jumped from #56 in 2023-2024 to #43 in 2024-2025 and then to #25 in 2025-2026, a climb of 31 places in two years. Math proficiency surged by 11.1 percentage points to 52.2%, while science proficiency rose dramatically by 18.4 points to 77.0%. ELA proficiency remained essentially flat at 69.9%. Low absenteeism and strong graduation rates likely contribute to this upward trajectory. The school's main area for attention is math, where roughly half of students are not yet proficient on the SAT, though the recent gain is encouraging. Overall, Nonnewaug High School demonstrates high achievement and a clear path of improvement, making it a strong choice for families in this area.
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