Southington High School

720 Pleasant Street
Southington, CT 06489

www.southingtonschools.org/our_schools/southington_high_school/index.html

1,945 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southington High School, located at 720 Pleasant Street in Southington, Connecticut, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the town’s growing student population. As the sole high school in the Southington Public Schools district, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for its wide array of programming, which includes rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, diverse elective options, and specialized career-technical pathways that cater to various student interests and academic goals.

Beyond the classroom, Southington High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by an extensive selection of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletic programs, competitive arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community environment that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and civic engagement. By integrating traditional instruction with modern educational resources, the institution remains committed to its mission of helping students reach their full potential within a safe and challenging learning environment.

1,945

Total Students

150.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,518
Hispanic	220
Black	56
Asian	79
Two or More	64
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,518 (78.2 %)
Hispanic
220 (11.3 %)
Asian
79 (4.1 %)
Two or More
64 (3.3 %)
Black
56 (2.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)
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:	Southington School District
Phone:	(860)628-3229
Website:	http://www.southingtonschools.org/our_schools/southington_high_school/index.html
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,945
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	150.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	394
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* 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 9 490

Grade 10 484

Grade 11 456

Grade 12 515