2020 Best Public High Schools in Middlesex CountyAbout this List

Old Saybrook Senior High School

• Old Saybrook School District, CT
• 8-12
• 103 reviews

Senior: I absolutely loved my experience here and I am so sad its almost over! They do their best to provide the most amazing high school experience for their students and create an environment for personal and academic growth. The faculty is very pen to student suggestions and has many opportunities for student voice to be heard for example through the Superintendent's Principal Advisory Board where students meet with the Superintendent and Principal to discuss current issues and make recommendations for the future.. I moved away from the Old Saybrook District for two years and no other schools are like it. I am so happy I got to return and I would recommend this school to anyone!
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• A

• 453 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Valley Regional High School

• Regional School District No. 4, CT
• 9-12
• 110 reviews

Senior: I had a good experience at Valley Regional High School. Throughout my time there, I participated mainly in the music program, as a part of the select choirs, Jazz band, and musical. The music program in the school is very good, and often wins awards when they participate in competitions. In addition, the school has a unique summer reading program, where students are given a list created by students of 20-30 books to choose from to read over the summer. One of the few flaws in the school is its math program. The teachers in that subject don't fully prepare students for the challenges they may face in future classes.
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• A-

• 587 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Coginchaug Regional High School

• Regional School District No. 13, CT
• 9-12
• 112 reviews

Senior: There was great classes offered to every student and lots of good opportunities for each student. The Core Ethical Values displayed in every classroom, Respect, Responsibility, Courage, Honesty, and Kindness, are the core rules of the district and help students on the right track to their futures.
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• A-

• 532 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cromwell High School

• Cromwell School District, CT
• 9-12
• 66 reviews

Alum: Cromwell High School does not prepare students for college at all. Although it is a very safe and welcoming school the academics do not prepare students for what is next after high school. The teachers and faculty members are very nice and helpful there just needs to be more college readiness so the students can succeed through out high school and into and through college. The clubs and activities are great and really get the students involved and at least half of the students that attend school there are involved in a sport, club, or other extra curricular activity. This school is very into sports, musicals, and arts which helps the students with new opportunities.
Read 66 Reviews

• A-

• 562 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Haddam-Killingworth High School

• Regional School District No. 17, CT
• 9-12
• 140 reviews

Junior: I have been there for 3 years, and have had an amazing academic experience. The Drama program has really helped me find my feet in tough times, and the Arts and STEM is celebrated there. We have recently started to offer blended learning classes, and expanded our Health curriculum. The building is dated, and the heating and cooling is uneven, but can you expect anything more from the time in which it was built? Things have been slowly taken care of but we got a new auditorium and solar panels!
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• A-

• 673 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Middletown High School

• Middletown School District, CT
• 9-12
• 256 reviews

Senior: Middletown High School is a great place to learn and grow. I have mostly enjoyed the technology classes. I have also gotten involved in a number of sports and extracurricular activities. The music program is excellent! I play percussion and enjoy performing in the multitude of productions. I am involved in Morning News and have been involved sports all four years of my high school career. I have met some great friends and have good relationships with my teachers!
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• B+

• 1,262 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Westbrook High School

• Westbrook School District, CT
• 9-12
• 55 reviews

Senior: I liked the small student population and activities. The school is rather informal and you can have a large amount of freedom. For such a small school, there are many activities and clubs to participate in. The new career connection center is useful because it allows students to find internships and do activities such as mock interviews and resume workshops. There is a very large amount of classes offered and most people are friendly. Most teachers are nice and fine at teaching. Westbrook High School is very small, but has many programs that would usually not be found in such a small school.
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• B+

• 250 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Morgan School

• Clinton School District, CT
• 9-12
• 74 reviews

Senior: Morgan is pretty normal, nothing crazy. It mainly a white majority school and very little diversity. I had a good 4 years here, with some interesting events happening throughout the years. The facility is good, they are always there to help any student out. There are some teachers, however, who are.. rude to some students and give out too little or too much work. The student culture in Morgan is pretty decent. I've seen students be left out due to the "cliques" in the school. There is also bullying at some points, especially to those in the LGBTQ+ community. Overall, Morgan isn't a bad school. The new school still works fine and it's so much better compared to the old one. I've had past relatives go to Morgan and they went off to do fine. I'd recommend this school compared to like HK or Westbrook.
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• B+

• 571 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

East Hampton High School

• East Hampton School District, CT
• 9-12
• 73 reviews

Senior: Some of the teachers are extremely helpful and kind, while others are not. The facilities are new and renovated. The small school feel is helpful because I know most people, but sometimes it can be hard to make new friends. The science classrooms are well-equipped and safe. The food at the cafeteria has variety and healthy options. The administrators handle issues well and communicate with the students. The school is kept clean. Sports have decent participation and the coaches are kind and energetic. The fields are taken care of mostly and are prepared for games. The school communicates well with parents and students. For a small school, there is a decent amount of AP courses offered.
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• B+

• 470 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Portland High School

• Portland School District, CT
• 9-12
• 67 reviews

Niche User: High school was an amazing time for me; I made so many friends and grew close with some of my teachers. I learned a lot while having fun! Portland High School didn't feel like a waste of time and I looked forward to coming to school and learning something everyday, as well as communicating with friends! There was always extra help if you needed it, the faculty were awesome, and the guidance office always helped students no matter what! If I could do it all over again, I would!
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• B+

• 375 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Nathan Hale-Ray High School

• East Haddam School District, CT
• 9-12
• 113 reviews

Senior: I really enjoy the art classes and some of the teachers. I believe that some of the teachers should grade faster in order for students to better their grade before the quarter ends. Every student learns differently, therefore, I believe that teachers used incorporate various teaching tactics.
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• B-

• 344 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Vinal Technical High School

• Public School
• Middletown, CT
• 9-12
• 51 reviews

Alum: Overall Vinal is a great school to learn a trade, the teachers are always willing to help when needed. There is always something for you to get involved in such as clubs, sports, and student council and many more. Academics always pushed you to work hard and succeed. Trade is always the best part of the year I enjoyed every minute in shop and made long lasting friendship.
Read 51 Reviews

• C

• 440 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Riverview School

• Public School
• Middletown, CT
• 7-12

• NG

• 59 Students
• 3:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Walter G. Cady School

• Public School
• Middletown, CT
• 8-12

• NG

• 41 Students
• 3:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Middlesex Transition Academy

• Regional School District No. 13, CT
• 12

• NG

• 25 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio