Southington High School in Southington, CT

At a glance

Reported students

1,905

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

148.9

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Connecticut high enrollment

97th percentile

Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

301

Southington High School: 1,905 reported students.

State peer staffing position

73rd percentile

12.8:1 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: 2,000
Teachers (FTE): 161
Student–teacher ratio: 12.4:1

What the reported data says about Southington High School

Southington High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Southington. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Southington School District. NCES reports 1,905 students for 2024–25.

Among 209 high schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 650 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, above 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 (74.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.5%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 20 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Southington High School

1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 148.9 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 9 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.8%
Students with disabilities: 15.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 25.7%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 9
Nurses (FTE): 3
Psychologists (FTE): 2.4
Social workers (FTE): 5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White74.8%
Hispanic13.5%
Black2.8%
Asian4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial3.8%

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

20 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

671 reported students

John F. Kennedy Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

659 reported students

Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

549 reported students

R. E. Thalberg Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

443 reported students

William H. Hatton Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

320 reported students

Urbin T. Kelley School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

301 reported students

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Public schools near Southington 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
Plainville High School High · Plainville School District	09–12	674	3.4 mi
AFIR-LISA'S House High · Judicial Centers	06–12	0	3.4 mi
New Britain High School High · New Britain School District	09–12	2,521	4.9 mi
Academy of Science and Innovation High · Capitol Region Education Council	06–12	767	5.4 mi
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School High · Bristol School District	06–12	268	5.4 mi
E. C. Goodwin Technical High School High · Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	09–12	690	5.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Southington High School

What grades does Southington High School serve?

Southington High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Southington School District.

How many students attend Southington High School?

Southington High School reported 1,905 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 209 Connecticut high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,000 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Southington High School?

The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 1,905 students and 148.9 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 Southington High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Southington High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Southington School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Southington High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

25.7% 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 Southington High School in?

Southington High School is part of Southington School District, based in Southington, CT, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Southington High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Plainville High School (3.4 mi), AFIR-LISA'S House (3.4 mi), New Britain High School (4.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.