Simsbury High School

Simsbury High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
34 Farms Village Rd,  Simsbury, CT
Simsbury School District
4.0
3.5
1,246 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Stephen N Patrina
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
66%
Reading Proficiency
84%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
84%
Math Proficiency
66%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
101
Full Time Teachers
101
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
87.2%
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

8
Equity
10
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
160:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.1%
White
71.8%
Hispanic
10.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.2%
Black
5.3%
Two or more races
4.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#17 Best Public HS in Connecticut
#20 Best Public HS Teachers in Connecticut
#28 Best HS For Athletes in Connecticut
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 480 Students
Boston University 193 Students
University of New Hampshire 153 Students
Quinnipiac University 141 Students
University of Rhode Island 139 Students
Central Connecticut State University 137 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 124 Students
Northeastern University 124 Students
Boston College 119 Students
University of Hartford 111 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 188 Students
Psychology 167 Students
Biology 116 Students
Nursing 77 Students
Marketing 71 Students
Computer Science 69 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 65 Students
Political Science and Government 59 Students
Finance 57 Students
Architecture 50 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 325 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/2/2025
Best parts: getting to know teachers, friends, etc. Exploring my interests in low-stakes areas. Worst parts: Cliques and the fact that students are very brain-rotted and closed-minded
5.0 Junior
1/3/2025
Simsbury High School is a great place to get an education and prepare you for college. I feel like the academics are challenging but the teachers are supportive and encouraging. There are many ways for everyone to get extra help and the administration and teachers want you to succeed so they make themselves available and are very approachable. I love the school cheer here at Simsbury High School. There is always a sporting event to attend and the school spirit is great. I don't know if I would change anything really here except maybe the early start time for school. If we could make it an hour later that would be great but I know that's a decision that requires a lot more than a quick vote. I know I will look back at my time here in High School favorably and I know I will be coming back to visit the teachers. I will miss them as I start a new chapter in my life, however, I know they will have prepared me will and for that I will always be thankful.
4.0 Parent
6/17/2024
Both of my children who graduated from SHS were prepared for college admissions due to the guidance department, classes they were enrolled in and afforded the opportunity to participate in, as well as the clubs and extracurricular activities the students were allowed to be a part of orchestrating. Parent involvement from the community can be overwhelming.
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3.5 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/31/2020
It’s the reason we moved to Simsbury. You will get a private school experience for free! The curriculum is rich and diverse, definitely readying students for college.
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5.0 other
7/22/2018
Excelllent experience from almost 20 years ago. Went to top ranked college, masters programs and was more than prepared for academic, corporate career and life experiences from Simsbury Public Schools and SHS.
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3.0 parent
5/5/2018
If my child didn't have a learning disability, our experience would be very good. But their sub-standard special ed services have made that experience miserable.
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1.0 parent
1/20/2011
Teachers are fantastic, but the guidance dept is enept, principal is an elitist snob, spends more time at seminars and coffee socializing than involvement with actual student needs
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Simsbury High School

Simsbury High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Simsbury, CT, in the Simsbury neighborhood, and is served by the Simsbury School District in Connecticut. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,246 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 66% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 84% are proficient in reading. Simsbury High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $570,589. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ethel Walker School, Westminster School, The Master's School, and more. Learn more about what Simsbury has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Simsbury High School.

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