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Newtown High School vs. Ridgefield High School

Should you attend Newtown High School or Ridgefield High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Newtown High School
12 Berkshire Rd.
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Ridgefield High School
700 North Salem Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Newtown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Ridgefield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,276 students in grades 9-12, Newtown High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,420 students in grades 9-12, Ridgefield High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,276 students
1,420 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Newtown High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ridgefield High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Newtown High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ridgefield High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
121 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Newtown High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ridgefield High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Newtown High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newtown School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ridgefield High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ridgefield School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#209 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
#91 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Newtown High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ridgefield High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 30% in CT)
66%
(Top 20% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newtown High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newtown School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgefield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ridgefield School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
72%
(Top 20% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
89%
(Top 1% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newtown High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newtown School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgefield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ridgefield School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Top 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 30% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newtown High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Newtown School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgefield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ridgefield School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
98%
(Top 5% in CT)
98%
(Top 5% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Newtown High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Newtown School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ridgefield High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Ridgefield School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Newtown High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ridgefield High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
297
346
Grade 10 Students
300
341
Grade 11 Students
344
375
Grade 12 Students
335
358
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Newtown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newtown School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ridgefield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ridgefield School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Newtown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newtown School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ridgefield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ridgefield School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Newtown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newtown School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ridgefield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ridgefield School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Newtown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newtown School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ridgefield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ridgefield School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Newtown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newtown School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ridgefield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ridgefield School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.33
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Newtown High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newtown School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ridgefield High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ridgefield School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Newtown High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newtown School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ridgefield High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ridgefield School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Newtown High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newtown School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ridgefield High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ridgefield School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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