For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,555 students in Newington, CT.
The top ranked public high school in Newington, CT is Newington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newington, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Newington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Newington, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newington High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Newington, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newington High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 Willard Avenue
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-5611
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-5611
Grades: 9-12
| 1,284 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bristol Arts And Innovation Magnet School
Magnet School
70 Memorial Boulevard
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 584-7007
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 584-7007
Grades: 6-12
| 271 students
Newington, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
525 Russell Rd
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 293-6400
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 293-6400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Newington, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in Newington, CT include Newington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newington?
2 public high schools are located in Newington.
What is the racial composition of students in Newington?
Newington public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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