Derby High School vs. Ansonia High School
Should you attend Derby High School or Ansonia 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
Derby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Ansonia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
360 students
617 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
48 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#744 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#724 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
88
172
Grade 10 Students
94
150
Grade 11 Students
75
170
Grade 12 Students
103
125
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
45%
47%
% Black
23%
19%
% White
24%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%