Pomperaug High School is a public high school in Southbury, Connecticut. It is part of Regional School District 15 which serves Southbury in addition to Middlebury.
Serving 970 students in grades 9-12, Pomperaug Regional High School ranks in the top 30% 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 54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 970 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pomperaug Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Pomperaug Regional High School's student population of 970 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
970 students
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1979
Colors
White, Black, Grey, Red
School Rankings
Pomperaug Regional High School ranks within the top 30% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pomperaug Regional High School is 0.38, 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
#198 out of 939 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
11%
32%
Black
2%
12%
White
78%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pomperaug Regional High School's ranking?
Pomperaug Regional High School is ranked #198 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Pomperaug Regional High School often compared to?
Pomperaug Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Naugatuck High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pomperaug Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Pomperaug Regional High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pomperaug Regional High School?
970 students attend Pomperaug Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Pomperaug Regional High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pomperaug Regional High School?
Pomperaug Regional High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pomperaug Regional High School offer ?
Pomperaug Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pomperaug Regional High School part of?
Pomperaug Regional High School is part of Regional School District 15.
School Calendar
View the Pomperaug Regional High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
LMES Half Day-Last Day
June 19, 2026 (Friday)
Tentative Last Day for MES Students - Early Dismissal (1:00)
June 19, 2026 (Friday)
MES First Day of School
September 01, 2026 (Tuesday)
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