Naugatuck High School

Naugatuck High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
543 Rubber Ave,  Naugatuck, CT
Naugatuck School District
3.6
3.2
1,281 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Janice Saam
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
580
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
28
Reading
29
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
54.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
260:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49%
White
42.6%
Hispanic
36.5%
Black
12.7%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Connecticut 323 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 282 Students
Central Connecticut State University 195 Students
University of New Haven 181 Students
Quinnipiac University 160 Students
Boston University 115 Students
Western Connecticut State University 111 Students
Sacred Heart University 106 Students
Connecticut State Community College - Naugatuck Valley 106 Students
University of Hartford 90 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 108 Students
Nursing 91 Students
Business 88 Students
Biology 78 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 45 Students
Political Science and Government 39 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 37 Students
Accounting 35 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Finance 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 267 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/29/2025
Naugatuck High school is a great high school i think its better than a lot of other ones in connecticut. its really big there lots of space one thing i do hope changes is there lunch because its not that good. some of the best parts were building relationships with teachers some of the worst parts is when it goes in code purple a good amount
4.0 Senior
8/29/2024
A place where you can be yourself, awesome and encouraging teachers, great resources just ask. Time there flew by.
3.0 Alum
8/7/2024
My time here was not too bad. I was able to take many AP and ECE classes that helped with some college credits. There also were various clubs to join.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 5 Reviews
4.0 student
5/11/2024
The good stuff: the teachers are amazing some are a little strict but that's ok because they are also very good at getting a few of the kids to engage in the learning material of the class. Mr. Forish the Into to Animation/Photoshop and adv Photoshop is one of the best in the school. Mrs. Hanks the...
5.0 parent
3/5/2022
To begin with, this school has been so supportive of my daughter and has helped her to grow academically and socially amongst her teachers and peers. The diversity and inclusion of the school population, has created a unique culture that’s helped to enrich the understanding of different backgrounds,...
5.0 teacher
2/8/2018
Naugatuck High School is a great place to work. All the staff members are friendly and are truly working for the best interests of the students. The overall climate is very positive and I love seeing students come together to promote kindness and tolerance. I think the school's strength is in its di...
1.0 student
5/1/2017
As a current student at Naugatuck high school, all I can really say is that the administration favors student athletes. I can say this because when I played sports up until I had a career ending injury dealing with the administrators was so easy, they would help you out as much as possible. After I...

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Naugatuck High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Naugatuck, CT, in the Naugatuck neighborhood, and is served by the Naugatuck School District in Connecticut. The school has a total enrollment of 1,281 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Naugatuck High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $356,184. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hillside Middle School, City Hill Middle School, Andrew Avenue Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Naugatuck has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Naugatuck High School.

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