For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,677 students in Torrington, CT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Torrington, CT are Torrington High School and Oliver Wolcott Technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Torrington, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Torrington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Torrington, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oliver Wolcott Technical High School, with 90-94% 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Torrington, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Torrington High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Major Besse Dr.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2294
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2294
Gr: 9-12 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Oliver St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-5300
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Torrington, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Torrington, CT include Torrington High School and Oliver Wolcott Technical High School.
How many public high schools are located in Torrington?
2 public high schools are located in Torrington.
What is the racial composition of students in Torrington?
Torrington public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Torrington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Torrington include: Oliver Wolcott Technical High School vs. Torrington High School, Torrington High School vs. Oliver Wolcott Technical High School
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