Suffield High School

Suffield High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1060 Sheldon St,  West Suffield, CT
Suffield School District
3.9
3.8
718 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr James P Blain
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
590
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
28
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
88.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
155:1

Student Diversity

Female
57.4%
Male
42.3%
White
79.7%
Hispanic
10.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.3%
Black
4.3%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<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 286 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 115 Students
Boston University 111 Students
University of Rhode Island 106 Students
Quinnipiac University 82 Students
Central Connecticut State University 78 Students
University of Hartford 77 Students
Western New England University 77 Students
University of New Hampshire 70 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 62 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 77 Students
Psychology 71 Students
Nursing 71 Students
Biology 59 Students
Marketing 45 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students
Political Science and Government 30 Students
Finance 23 Students
Engineering 22 Students
Chemistry 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 125 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/10/2024
Suffield High School is a typical rural farm town school. Offers a great Ag program that people from other districts transfer over to attend, and its a very basic but solid education. In terms of athletics, soccer and lacrosse are all that matters - other sporting events usually just have a few parents in the stands. Decent music program given the size of the school.
4.0 Senior
6/2/2022
I have attended Suffield High School all 4 years. I moved from Manchester and was very used to a diverse atmosphere. I was behind on all of my classes. Thankfully the school was able to get me on track sieve their amazing staff and teachers. Although the town itself isn't very diverse I was happy to know that they accepted my siblings and I with open arms. I'm thankful every day that I was able to complete my high school education in an area that is known for its wonderful schooling. Thank you suffield high school for helping me catch up and helping me find myself along the way with the wonderful guidance counselor's that made sure I was going to graduate.
5.0 Senior
3/2/2022
The school has been a great experience overall. The teachers are great, and really care about each student academically and personally. I have not found a teacher that I don't like. Also, the extracurricular activities are very good. There are many clubs and sports offered, and if you do not find exactly what you like, there are ways to start your own club. Suffield High School has been a great place to grow up and discover my interests as I head off to college.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 6 Reviews
3.0 parent
1/20/2025
This school seems like it is perpetually in transition. There is tension between the locals who have lived here all their lives and those who moved here in the last 20 years. It has created issues on the Board and has shown itself in the school leadership. Several good leaders have left the district...
5.0 parent
7/16/2021
Great school. Private school education at a public school price.
5.0 other
4/18/2013
This is a very good school. Small class sizes, good teachers, many clubs and sports teams. I have family who work in the school system and have a perspective from the inside, and the consensus is that Suffield is an exceptional school. Also, as a graduate myself, I can attest that I was prepared for...
5.0 parent
11/3/2012
Just a terrific school system in a nice quant town.I would since i went there.

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Suffield High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in West Suffield, CT, in the Suffield neighborhood, and is served by the Suffield School District in Connecticut. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 718 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Suffield High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 28. Discover additional schools in the area, like Suffield Academy, Madina Academy, Hampden Charter School of Science West, and more. Learn more about what West Suffield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Suffield High School.

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