TORRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

Torrington High School is a public high school that is part of the Torrington School District school district, located in Torrington, CT with about 884 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 73 teachers, Torrington 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.

Torrington High School, located at 50 Major Besse Drive in Torrington, Connecticut, serves as the primary public secondary educational institution for the Torrington community. Operating under the Torrington Public Schools district, the high school is dedicated to preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, military service, or the workforce. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with elective opportunities designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal development.

Beyond its academic offerings, Torrington High School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student-led clubs. The school’s mission focuses on cultivating a supportive environment that encourages students to become responsible, productive citizens. By utilizing its facilities at the Major Besse Drive campus, the school aims to bridge the gap between traditional classroom learning and the practical skills necessary for students to thrive in a modern, global society.

For more information, contact Torrington High School at (860) 489-2294 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

50 Major Besse Dr.
Torrington, CT 06790-3793
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TORRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Torrington, CT with about 884 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
884
Teachers:
73.67
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 884 students

White
59.3%
Hispanic/Latino
25.6%
Black or African American
6.3%
Asian
5.0%
Two or more races
3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
44.8%
Male
55.2%

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.