CHESHIRE HIGH SCHOOL
Cheshire High School is a public high school that is part of the Cheshire School District school district, located in Cheshire, CT with about 1,401 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 109 teachers, Cheshire High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Cheshire High School, located at 525 South Main Street in Cheshire, Connecticut, serves as the primary public secondary school for the town, typically enrolling students in grades 9 through 12. As a cornerstone of the Cheshire Public Schools district, the institution is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, regularly placing among the top-ranked high schools in the state. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level tracks, and robust elective programs in the arts, humanities, and STEM fields, all designed to prepare students for success at the collegiate level.
Beyond its academic rigor, Cheshire High School is known for a vibrant extracurricular culture that fosters student engagement and community spirit. The "Rams" participate in a variety of competitive CIAC athletic programs, and the school hosts numerous student-led clubs, music ensembles, and theatrical productions. The campus is integrated into the Cheshire community, benefiting from a supportive environment that prioritizes holistic student development, social-emotional learning, and a commitment to civic responsibility.
For more information, contact Cheshire High School at (203) 250-2511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cheshire, CT 06410-3198
(203) 250-2511
CHESHIRE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Cheshire, CT with about 1,401 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cheshire School District
- Total Students:
- 1,401
- Teachers:
- 109.62
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,401 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHESHIRE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.1%
- Asian
- 9.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.