At a glance
Reported students
356
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut high enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
266.5
Coginchaug Regional High School: 356 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
8.9:1 reported; state peer median 11.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 421
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.3:1
What the reported data says about Coginchaug Regional High School
Coginchaug Regional High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Durham. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Regional School District 13. NCES reports 356 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 high schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 650 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.9:1, below the Connecticut median of 11.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (83.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 18.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Coginchaug Regional High School
- 1How do the reported 8.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 18.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.7%
- Hispanic10.4%
- Black1.1%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
10 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Regional School District 13
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Frank Ward Strong School
Middle · Grades 05–08
319 reported students
Frederick Brewster School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
214 reported students
John Lyman School
Elementary · Grades 02–04
207 reported students
Public schools near Coginchaug Regional High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinal Technical High School High · Connecticut Technical Education and Career System | 09–12 | 522 | 3.6 mi |
| Haddam-Killingworth High School High · Regional School District 17 | 09–12 | 466 | 5.6 mi |
| Whiting Forensic Hospital High · Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services | 09–12 | 0 | 5.7 mi |
| Francis T. Maloney High School High · Meriden School District | 09–12 | 1,291 | 6.6 mi |
| Middletown High School High · Middletown School District | 09–12 | 1,193 | 7 mi |
| Portland High School High · Portland School District | 09–12 | 323 | 7.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Coginchaug Regional High School
What grades does Coginchaug Regional High School serve?
Coginchaug Regional High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Regional School District 13.
How many students attend Coginchaug Regional High School?
Coginchaug Regional High School reported 356 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 209 Connecticut high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 421 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Coginchaug Regional High School?
The calculated ratio is 8.9:1, based on 356 students and 40.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 11.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Coginchaug Regional High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Coginchaug Regional High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Regional School District 13 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Coginchaug Regional High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Coginchaug Regional High School in?
Coginchaug Regional High School is part of Regional School District 13, based in Durham, CT, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Coginchaug Regional High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Vinal Technical High School (3.6 mi), Haddam-Killingworth High School (5.6 mi), Whiting Forensic Hospital (5.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.