Stonington High School

www.stoningtonschools.org/schools/stonington-high-school

585 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Stonington High School, located in Pawcatuck, Connecticut, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the Stonington school district. The school is known for fostering a community-focused environment that emphasizes academic rigor, personal growth, and civic responsibility. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, including a wide array of core academic subjects, elective courses, and opportunities for advanced learning.

Beyond the classroom, Stonington High School encourages student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and performing arts programs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff work closely with students to help them achieve their individual goals. By integrating modern educational practices with a commitment to tradition and community values, the school aims to develop well-rounded graduates who are prepared to navigate the challenges of the 21st century.

585

Total Students

51.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stonington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	501
Hispanic	45
Black	4
Asian	9
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

White
501 (85.8 %)
Hispanic
45 (7.7 %)
Two or More
24 (4.1 %)
Asian
9 (1.5 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Stonington School District
Phone:	(860)599-5781
Website:	http://www.stoningtonschools.org/schools/stonington-high-school
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 9 139

Grade 10 178

Grade 11 131

Grade 12 137