Ansonia High School vs. Derby High School
Should you attend Ansonia High School or Derby 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
Ansonia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Derby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 617 students in grades 9-12, Ansonia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 360 students in grades 9-12, Derby High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower 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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
617 students
360 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
37 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#724 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#744 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
11-19%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
172
88
Grade 10 Students
150
94
Grade 11 Students
170
75
Grade 12 Students
125
103
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
47%
45%
% Black
19%
23%
% White
26%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%