Shepaug Valley School

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Shepaug Valley School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
159 South St,  Washington, CT
Regional School District No. 12
3.8
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
61%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.61
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
3.61
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
61%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
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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GreatSchools Rating Details

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
55.8%
Male
44%
White
83.3%
Hispanic
10.7%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black
<1%
Asian or 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 131 Students
Boston University 56 Students
University of Rhode Island 51 Students
New York University 43 Students
Quinnipiac University 41 Students
Penn State 33 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 33 Students
Roger Williams University 32 Students
Salve Regina University 32 Students
Sacred Heart University 28 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 53 Students
Psychology 37 Students
Biology 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Finance 24 Students
Marketing 21 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 21 Students
Nursing 19 Students
Political Science and Government 19 Students
Pre-Law Studies 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 16 Reviews
4.0 Alum
4/7/2025
Shepaug was a good school to go to. Middle school was rough, as it is in most schools. I left to pursue more music opportunities just when covid hit, and I was out for a year and a half. When I went back in my Sophomore year, things were much different for me. I found a niche of students and made great friends. I also had expanded my music network and was able to play in different groups. The Administration was very supportive- specifically Dr Shels, the principal.
3.0 Senior
9/22/2022
I love the teachers but the school is super small. School is very liberal so fair warning. Ag department is not worth it. Classes are kind of limited. Food is awful.
1.0 Parent
10/23/2020
The Administration at this are not professional. They care way more about the pay check and their own image, than the well being of the students. DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE.
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 472 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% 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 3.61, 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 $1,240,483. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Frederick Gunn 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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