Parish Hill High School is a regional secondary school and middle school in rural Chaplin, Connecticut.
Serving 205 students in grades 7-12, Parish Hill High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parish Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Parish Hill High School's student population of 205 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1967
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Pirate Pride!
School Mascot
Pirates
School Rankings
Parish Hill High School ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parish Hill High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#439 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
31%
Black
3%
12%
White
86%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirates
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parish Hill High School's ranking?
Parish Hill High School is ranked #439 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parish Hill High School?
The graduation rate of Parish Hill High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Parish Hill High School?
205 students attend Parish Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Parish Hill High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parish Hill High School?
Parish Hill High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Parish Hill High School offer ?
Parish Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Parish Hill High School part of?
Parish Hill High School is part of Regional School District 11.
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