Top Rankings
Torrington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,787 students in Torrington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Torrington School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
3,787 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
315 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Torrington School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Graduation Rate
81%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
42%
31%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
45%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,591 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,400 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$111 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,591
$26,157
Spending / Student
$29,400
$25,225
Best Torrington School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Litchfield St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2311
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2311
Gr: 4-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Forbes School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Migeon Ave.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2500
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2500
Gr: 4-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Torringford School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Charles St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2300
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2300
Gr: K-3 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
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 | 1,012 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Vogel-wetmore School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
68 Church St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2570
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2570
Gr: K-3 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Torrington Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Middle School Rd.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-4050
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-4050
Gr: 6-8 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Torrington School District?
Torrington School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,787 students.
What is the rank of Torrington School District?
Torrington School District is ranked #162 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Torrington School District?
45% of Torrington School District students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Torrington School District?
Torrington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Torrington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,400 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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