Tolland High School vs. Ellington High School
Should you attend Tolland High School or Ellington High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Tolland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Ellington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 639 students in grades 9-12, Tolland High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 701 students in grades 9-12, Ellington 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
639 students
701 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
68 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#174 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#362 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
134
175
Grade 10 Students
175
179
Grade 11 Students
169
185
Grade 12 Students
161
162
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
4%
4%
% White
80%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%