For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 370 students in Derby, CT.
The top ranked public high school in Derby, CT is Derby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Derby, CT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Derby have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Derby, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Derby High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Derby, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Derby High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Chatfield Street
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5032
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5032
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Derby, Connecticut ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Raise Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8 Nutmeg Ave
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5032
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5032
Gr: 11 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Derby, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in Derby, CT include Derby High School.
How many public high schools are located in Derby?
1 public high schools are located in Derby.
What is the racial composition of students in Derby?
Derby public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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