Ansonia High School

www.ansonia.org/schools/high/high.asp

555 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ansonia High School, located at 20 Pulaski Highway in Ansonia, Connecticut, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Ansonia Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school emphasizes a curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, academic achievement, and personal growth among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Ansonia High School maintains a focus on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and social opportunities. By balancing rigorous educational standards with programs that support the "whole student," the school aims to create a supportive culture that values citizenship and lifelong learning. Further information regarding specific courses, school policies, and calendar events can be found on their official website.

555

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ansonia High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	248
Black	113
Asian	10
Two or More	24

Hispanic
248 (44.7 %)
White
160 (28.8 %)
Black
113 (20.4 %)
Two or More
24 (4.3 %)
Asian
10 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ansonia School District
Phone:	(203)736-5060
Website:	http://www.ansonia.org/schools/high/high.asp
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	312
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 158

Grade 10 156

Grade 11 137

Grade 12 104