Simsbury High School

www.simsbury.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=33

1,217 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Simsbury High School, located at 34 Farms Village Road in Simsbury, Connecticut, is a prominent public secondary institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and a comprehensive student experience. Serving the local community, the school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education and career success. Its programs are supported by a strong faculty that fosters both intellectual growth and personal development, maintaining a culture that values high standards in both classroom performance and extracurricular engagement.

Beyond its academic focus, Simsbury High School prides itself on cultivating a well-rounded school environment through a wide array of athletic, artistic, and club-based activities. The school serves as a central hub for the Simsbury community, reflecting the town's focus on education and civic involvement. By balancing a traditional academic foundation with modern educational initiatives, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become responsible, engaged citizens in a global society.

1,217

Total Students

100.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Simsbury High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	874
Hispanic	129
Black	65
Asian	88
Two or More	56
Pacific Islander	1

White
874 (72.1 %)
Hispanic
129 (10.6 %)
Asian
88 (7.3 %)
Black
65 (5.4 %)
Two or More
56 (4.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Simsbury School District
Phone:	(860)658-0451
Website:	http://www.simsbury.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=33
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	100.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 9 309

Grade 10 313

Grade 11 313

Grade 12 282