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Glastonbury School District

• School District
• Glastonbury, CT
• 26

Junior: I have had a great experience at Glastonbury High School. I moved to Glastonburymy freshman year, and it was not a hard transition at all. The teachers and students are all so welcoming, and the enviroment at the school is exactly what I was looking for in a high school. The school has so many opportunities in sports, and has so many clubs and organizations that help you get involved with your community. It provides you with numerous resources, and helps one to follow their passions and dreams. I am so glad I came to GHS, and am so thankful for the experience I’ve had at the school.
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• A+

• A+

• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $78,074 Average Teacher Salary

Farmington School District

• School District
• Farmington, CT
• 18

Senior: I have been in the Farmington School District since the 7th grade and my experience has been overwhelmingly positive. The academics are rigorous, and teachers are caring and always eager to help. The student body atmosphere is welcoming and accepting of students from different backgrounds. My academic experience and experience making friends has been well, however if I had to change something, it would be nice to have some renovations for the old building of Farmington High School. It would also be good for the students to have more vegetarian choices in the cafeteria as a large portion of Farmington High are Indians who are vegetarian.
Read 18 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $76,332 Average Teacher Salary

Simsbury School District

• School District
• Simsbury, CT
• 11

Junior: Simsbury High School is an excellent public high school with a rigorous academic program and an extremely high level of education. Students are pushed to their greatest academic potential. Though students receive exorbitantly large amounts of homework for their classes, it is helping them to prepare for college. Simsbury is a very clean and safe school with great resources for their students, and I feel very blessed to live in a town that can provide me with such a great quality education.
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• A+

• A

• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $77,210 Average Teacher Salary

Avon School District

• School District
• Avon, CT
• 11

Alum: The Avon School district is a very good district. I got a great education and was well-prepared for college. Most teachers are great and really care about their students. Other teachers aren't suited to teach but have tenure. The students are mostly nice but very cliquey. There are many clubs and activities to participate in, and we have a good arts program in comparison to other towns. There is some variety in classes and overall it is easy to take classes you are interested. The new high school internship program is a great opportunity.
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• A+

• A+

• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $85,445 Average Teacher Salary

West Hartford School District

• School District
• West Hartford, CT
• 22

Alum: I was enrolled in the West Hartford Public Schools my entire school career, starting off at Florence E. Smith STEM School and received an intensive, quality and interactive education that I will never forget. I moved up to King Phillip Middle School and thoroughly enjoyed my time. I ended my career at William H. Hall High School where I received knowledge needed for out-of-school success and college preparatory classes that challenged me and my mind to think deeper and beyond the known. WHPS is a district that is once in a lifetime and is a district I can recommend forever! You won't regret it!
Read 22 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $64,483 Average Teacher Salary

Plainville School District

• School District
• Plainville, CT
• 6

Niche User: Overall, my experience at this school has been awesome. The faculty and administrators put their students first and are willing to help student in anyway possible. Parent involvement is fairly ok and majority of students are friendly and welcoming.
Read 6 Reviews

• B+

• A

• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $58,994 Average Teacher Salary

Suffield School District

• School District
• Suffield, CT
• 2

• A-

• A

• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $68,426 Average Teacher Salary

Rocky Hill School District

• School District
• Rocky Hill, CT
• 13

Parent: My daughter graduated last year, high honors all 4 years. The staff and administration enabled her to excel and achieve her grades. They worked with her on college applications and she was awarded numerous scholarships due to her academics. I have another student, a sophomore this year, at Rocky Hill who is also exceling at the school with the assistance of the staff and administration. I strongly recommend Rocky Hill High School!
Read 13 Reviews

• A-

• A-

• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $76,536 Average Teacher Salary

Canton School District

• School District
• Canton, CT
• 7

Senior: As a senior in Canton I've enjoyed a lot of what I have experienced. There are a lot of opportunities to try sports mainly because the school is so small no sport can really cut anyone. But even so we have won a considerable amount of conference and state championships. Academically the classes range in difficulty and the staff ranges. Most teachers are good, but some you have to just deal with to get through.
Read 7 Reviews

• A

• A+

• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $73,357 Average Teacher Salary

South Windsor School District

• School District
• South Windsor, CT
• 16

Senior: Overall, I had an amazing experience as a student of South Windsor Public Schools. Throughout my years as a student, I was encouraged to grow both academically and as a person. While there was always a stress on academics, they also focused on certain expectations that we were to fulfill as students, with a goal to dream, achieve, and inspire. These expectations helped me to grow so much as a person, and I saw the same growth with many of my classmates. South Windsor Schools does an outstanding job working with their students to develop a strong character. One thing that I believe should be changed is to give students more freedom in order to prepare them for college as much as possible. All in all, my experience as a South Windsor Student was one that will have a lasting positive impact on who I am as a person.
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• A-

• A-

• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $74,973 Average Teacher Salary

Regional School District No. 10

• School District
• Burlington, CT
• 5

Parent: Both my children graduated from region 10 and were MORE than prepared for college compared to other students they encountered in college. The teachers and staff go above and beyond in educating , preparing, and nurturing the students. It is a small school system and the atmosphere supportive and there is a strong sense of community in the entire school system. I am grateful to the teachers for the education my children received in region 10 especially in the advanced and AP classes. Although the diversity is an issue, I do not feel this negatively impacted my children. They were taught the importance of diversity at school and at home in the world around them and continue to grow because of that to be amazing human beings who contribute positively to society.
Read 5 Reviews

• B+

• A

• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $69,716 Average Teacher Salary

Wethersfield School District

• School District
• Wethersfield, CT
• 15

Freshman: After attending Corpus Christi for 9 years, I decided to go to WHS in my hometown of wethersfield. I have never been happier, the classes were challenging and made me think, push myself and learn. The teachers were some of the best mentors, supporters and guides I have had in my educational
Career. The opportunity for growth, and experience came in forms of community service projects, world service projects, travel to distant countries, sports and club activities and an overall sense of belonging and acceptance.
Read 15 Reviews

• A-

• A-

• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $80,182 Average Teacher Salary

Newington School District

• School District
• Newington, CT
• 11

Alum: Newington has always been a town that does not cut away at the schools when times get financially unstable. They always find ways to fund the teachers and programs so the students get the best education possible. Newington is consistently rated one of the best towns in the country for music - instrument lessons start in 5th grade. They offer over a dozen varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen sports in the high school including ice hockey, and are in the process of opening a biomedical and aerospace STEM lab in the high school. They already have these two programs flourishing at the middle schools. The teachers are extremely qualified - all are required to have a masters within a few years of their hiring. Clubs such as Student Government, Marching Band, Spanish, and Drama are just a few things that students can participate in for fun and for their resumes. It's an excellent school system for a small town.
Read 11 Reviews

• B+

• A-

• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $80,892 Average Teacher Salary

Windsor School District

• School District
• Windsor, CT
• 16

Alum: The Windsor School District does not get enough credit in my opinion. In my experience, at least, it has been fantastic. The administration was fair, and I never had a serious problem with a teacher. I particularly appreciated the Advanced Placement program in the high school. There was a culture in the school that seemed to really emphasize taking AP classes, as well as the UConn Early College Experience program. Due in large part to taking these classes, which were offered in almost every subject and were paid for by the school I felt very prepared for college.
Read 16 Reviews

• B

• B+

• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $65,820 Average Teacher Salary

Berlin School District

• School District
• Berlin, CT
• 24

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At Berlin High School, students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Berlin High School is 39 percent. The student body makeup is 53 percent male and 47 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 17 percent. Berlin High School is the only high school in the Berlin School District.
Read 24 Reviews

• B+

• A-

• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $74,022 Average Teacher Salary

Bristol School District

• School District
• Bristol, CT
• 23

Senior: Has been very well and has been a great experience. The elementary school I attended prepared me well to excel into middle schools where I was given many opportunities to better myself such as learning Spanish in middle school. Again the transition to high school from middle school was very smooth. With in high school the teachers have all been very nice and have given numerous opportunities to get involved not only in the school community but in the town community.
Read 23 Reviews

• B

• A-

• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $79,334 Average Teacher Salary

Granby School District

• School District
• Granby, CT
• 5

Senior: My exprience with the Granby School District has been fantastic! It's a small school district and thus you get to know all of your classmates and teachers. The environment is great, never once did I feel like my safety was in danger. The teachers and facilities are great! Overall a great school!
Read 5 Reviews

• A-

• A-

• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $73,111 Average Teacher Salary

East Granby School District

• School District
• East Granby, CT
• 1

• B+

• A-

• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $64,743 Average Teacher Salary

Manchester School District

• School District
• Manchester, CT
• 35

Sophomore: Manchester Community College is flexible, affordable, and of good quality. It offers numerous opportunities to students and adults to further their education and become skilled in their field. The teachers were personable and professional, while also helpful. It offers a variety of majors, career paths, and programs that can be tailored to your needs and wants. Staff and teachers WANT you to do well, and can help you find jobs and other opportunities with ease. The school is known for providing students with a quality education to those who may or may not be able to afford to learn at a four year institution. That being said, MCC lacked in the area of preparing students for transferring to outside college institutions. Although the school has a rich learning environment that embraces all students and adults, the amount of work I completed for MCC is nothing compared to the average student living and learning at a higher four year college.
Read 35 Reviews

• B

• B-

• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $63,712 Average Teacher Salary

Bloomfield School District

• School District
• Bloomfield, CT
• 12

Parent: Bloomfield school system is great! I attended Bloomfield School system as a kid, and I see atremendous improvement. The system is very much equipped with the latest tecnology, resources,certified teachers, etc. They also are providing the kids with a strong curriculum based on the Comoon Core to prepare the kids for college .
Read 12 Reviews

• C+

• B-

• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $76,217 Average Teacher Salary

Southington School District

• School District
• Southington, CT
• 21

Alum: I firmly believe that Southington school district has a well deveolpoed cirrculum with teachers who go outside their job description to give students the best education possible. Not only do the teachers go above and beyond with the material, they also consider the busy life of their students when assigning projects and tests. Many sporting events held in this school district are not only filled with the student athletes parents and friends but also teachers and administration. I believe that the clubs developed in this school district cover many areas of interest. From my twelve years of schooling, I never felt unsafe while on school grounds.
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• B

• B-

• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $67,361 Average Teacher Salary

Windsor Locks School District

• School District
• Windsor Locks, CT
• 6

Senior: Most of the teachers are very good, and go out of their way to help their students succeed. Like all schools there are pros and cons. Our school tries to be involved and is somewhere I consider myself being safe.
Read 6 Reviews

• C+

• B

• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $69,668 Average Teacher Salary

Enfield School District

• School District
• Enfield, CT
• 13

Parent: Huge changes in the district have made the school system an example for our state. Really competitive athletics, challenging classes, and a diverse community that reflects America as it is. Great band programs and other Arts offerings. Responsive, friendly teachers. A world class Superintendent and a great Board of Ed.
Read 13 Reviews

• B-

• B-

• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $74,004 Average Teacher Salary

East Hartford School District

• School District
• East Hartford, CT
• 18

Senior: I live in a very diverse district and the people are extremely welcoming and nice. I grew up here and lived in East Hartford my entire life. I never encountered a bad experience with my peers or my surroundings. I am aware that some people aren't always open to diversity and differences, but I believe that it is beautiful. People here always have something to share about themselves and it's really what makes life interesting to me. The differences in my community is ultimately what brings all of us together in a huge melting pot. We work together through hardships and stick together for the most part. I am grateful to be part of such a great community full of open minded individuals!
Read 18 Reviews

• B-

• B

• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $76,158 Average Teacher Salary

New Britain School District

• School District
• New Britain, CT
• 24

Senior: What I like about New Britain high is it’s diversity. Being exposed to different cultures at this age is amazing, meeting different kinds of people and learning about different cultures is an important thing for a teenager. I also enjoy the resources and help offered with college, like our Career Center, where there is always a teacher there to help you with your SAT’s and applying for colleges. Some things that I wasn’t satisfied with was the amount of arguments and fights students got into. Although there was a lot of unity in times of need like protests and things like that, there was a lot of fighting and unnecessary drama that wasn’t really handled well by staff.
Read 24 Reviews

• C-

• C+

• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $72,312 Average Teacher Salary