Nonnewaug High School

www.ctreg14.org/NHS/nhs.htm

676 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Nonnewaug High School, located in Woodbury, Connecticut, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for Region 14, encompassing the communities of Woodbury and Bethlehem. The school is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level classes, and a robust selection of electives designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its core academics, Nonnewaug is perhaps best known for its long-standing commitment to agricultural science and technology. As the host of a regional agriscience program, the school provides students with hands-on experience in areas such as animal science, horticulture, and natural resource management, bridging the gap between traditional classroom learning and practical career readiness. With a culture rooted in community involvement, diverse extracurricular activities, and competitive athletics, Nonnewaug High School fosters a supportive environment dedicated to the holistic growth and development of its student body.

676

Total Students

64.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nonnewaug High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	577
Hispanic	67
Black	11
Asian	6
Two or More	15

White
577 (85.4 %)
Hispanic
67 (9.9 %)
Two or More
15 (2.2 %)
Black
11 (1.6 %)
Asian
6 (0.9 %)

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:	Regional School District 14
Phone:	(203)263-2186
Website:	http://www.ctreg14.org/NHS/nhs.htm
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	676
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 9 191

Grade 10 161

Grade 11 158

Grade 12 166