For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,523 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 33%), 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Newington, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.