Shepaug Valley School

Shepaug Valley School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
159 South St,  Washington, CT
Regional School District No. 12
3.9
2.5
472 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Kimberly Gallo
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
53%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
53%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
32
Reading
31
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
61.6%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
66.7%
State Average
48.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
119:1

Student Diversity

Female
53%
Male
47%
White
83.8%
Hispanic
9.7%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Black
1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#10 Best Public HS Teachers in Connecticut
Source: Niche

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 114 Students
Boston University 47 Students
University of Rhode Island 46 Students
Quinnipiac University 41 Students
New York University 36 Students
Penn State 28 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 26 Students
Western Connecticut State University 26 Students
Salve Regina University 26 Students
Sacred Heart University 23 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 44 Students
Psychology 32 Students
Biology 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 19 Students
Nursing 18 Students
Marketing 17 Students
Political Science and Government 17 Students
Pre-Law Studies 16 Students
Finance 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 16 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/7/2024
Students and staff at Shepaug are all incredibly welcoming. This school provides students with ample resources to prepare them for college, aid in personal issues via the counseling department, and provide a fun school experience via class trips and events.
4.0 Senior
12/6/2023
Overall pretty good, few things that can be improved on. More diversity needed, and fixing the facility
3.0 Alum
8/9/2022
Teachers were great, administrators not so much. Not many people show up to sports games unless it's rivals night, it doesn't have much school spirit.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 2 Reviews
1.0 other
9/12/2025
Had a horrible experience here. Bullying was really bad from students and many teachers alike. Even things down to assault and harassment. Students threatening my safety and threatening to come to my house. Rampant drug problem because of all the wealth in the area. Many reviews praising but ask you...
4.0 parent
2/19/2022
Our family has attended many schools and we have found Shepaug to be the best fit for our older children. The teachers have been strong educators, and in the very few instances when we have needed support, the academic counselors have been able to help. This small school understands the need for hig...

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Shepaug Valley School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Washington, CT, in the Washington neighborhood, and is served by the Regional School District No. 12 in Connecticut. The school has a total enrollment of 472 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Shepaug Valley School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $1,226,558. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Frederick Gunn School, The Glenholme School, Arch Bridge School, and more. Learn more about what Washington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shepaug Valley School.

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