Naugatuck High School Ranked 149th Best in Connecticut

(Editor’s note: We ran this story on Friday but in case you missed it, here it is again)

Recently, Niche Rankings released its report on the Best Public High Schools in Connecticut, and Naugatuck High School made the list at number 149.

In it, Niche ranked 14,431 high schools based on dozens of key statistics, as well as opinions from 280,000 parents and students.

“A high ranking indicates that the school is an exceptional academic institution with a diverse set of high-achieving students who rate their experience very highly,” said Niche.

Naugatuck High School received a C overall Niche grade.

Here are the individual Niche rankings for Naugatuck High School:

• Academics: C+
• Administration & Policies: C
• Educational Outcomes: C
• Extracurriculars: B
• Food: C+
• Health & Safety: C
• Resources & Facilities: C (note the school is almost done with a massive renovation project)
• Sports & Fitness: B
• Student Culture & Diversity: B
• Teachers: C+

See the full rankings here and read the 112 reviews left about Naugatuck High School.

According to Niche.com, “According to state standards, 83% of students at this school are considered proficient in math and/or reading.”

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The methodology used is explained here. A high ranking indicated that students were happy with many aspects, that the school is an exceptional academic institution, is made up of a diverse population and that students are actively involved.

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