Joel Barlow High School

Joel Barlow High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
100 Black Rock Tpke,  Redding, CT
3.7
2.7
813 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Gina M Pin
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
640
Verbal
650
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
89.1%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
137:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
White
81.6%
Hispanic
8.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.6%
Two or more races
3.9%
Black
1.7%

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 195 Students
Boston University 130 Students
New York University 79 Students
Fordham University 78 Students
Northeastern University 76 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 72 Students
Penn State 67 Students
Boston College 67 Students
University of Rhode Island 61 Students
Quinnipiac University 57 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 132 Students
Psychology 109 Students
Biology 84 Students
Political Science and Government 58 Students
Computer Science 50 Students
Marketing 44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 43 Students
Finance 43 Students
Nursing 38 Students
Communications 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 209 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/20/2025
My experience at Barlow was excellent and I really felt welcome within the community and was able to be very challenged throughout my academic career
2.0 Parent
12/31/2024
Minorities are targeted and not treated fairly or equally by staff. The education is not as strong as it once was. Bullying happens frequently as well as underage drinking and raping in the bathrooms. Facilities could use an upgrade as well.
4.0 Senior
12/31/2024
My experience has been great especially with teachers as they will always go out of there way to help you succeed. When ever I was struggling or in need of help they were always willing to help with the problem. We also have math and writing centers which are also very helpful as-well. The school spirit is definitely there and people get along nicely. Also being apart of sports teams offered great connections and helped improve your over all self. The only thing I would change about my school is that it is fairly out dated. This includes having water fountains that you can not drink out of because they taste horrible. Also the food is not very good.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 27 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/4/2025
Great school. Academics are strong and kids are well prepared for college. Classes are small and teachers know all the students. It’s a small school so everyone knows each other though more diversity would be good.
2.0 parent
7/16/2024
National ranking is not impressive. Testing scores are low. Lots of bullying and hard drinking at this school as there isn't much of an outlet for boredom in the town.
2.0 parent
5/14/2024
The school test scores and proficiency rates are embarrassing for this region. The administration needs to do what it can to make our schools better and handle the difficult bullying problems. Our town is becoming more diverse but the bullying toward students that are new and different is getting wo...
2.0 student
4/27/2024
Joel Barlow is not as rigorous as it once was. The town needs to fix the schools to stay competitive with nearby towns.

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Joel Barlow High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 located at 100 Black Rock Tpke in Redding, in the Redding neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 813 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Joel Barlow High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $985,187. Discover additional schools in the area, like Easton Country Day School, Christian Heritage School, The Bridge Academy, and more. Learn more about what Redding has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Joel Barlow High School.

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