School
Simsbury High School
- A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Simsbury, CT
- 293 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityC+
- TeachersA
- College PrepA
- Clubs & ActivitiesA+
- Health & SafetyA+
- AdministrationB
- SportsA+
- FoodA
- Resources & FacilitiesA-
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- Crime & SafetyB+
- DiversityB
- Cost of LivingC+
- Good for FamiliesA+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$110,099
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,196
National
$949Median Home Value
$328,600
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 93%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.29 responses
Poll
- 72%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.29 responses
Students
Diversity
C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,423
Free or Reduced Lunch
8%
- 91%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.34 responses
- 59%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.34 responses
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.34 responses
Teachers
- 64%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.45 responses
- 76%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.45 responses
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.45 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$18,433/ year
National
$12,239- 89%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.46 responses
- 57%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.46 responses
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.46 responses
Simsbury High School Reviews
293 reviews
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Overall the school was a quality experience for me. My classmates were kind and devoted to studying, while many of the teachers I had were very enthusiastic about helping students learn. The art department in particular encouraged me to follow my dreams of becoming a concept designer. The curriculum of classes are typically thorough and up to date, supplemented by passionate teachers who more often than not will stay after to help you learn. The school body tends to conflate good grades with good self worth, so the drive to succeed is incredibly high. However, the school is in a majority white neighborhood. There are diversity initiatives such as the ABC House to encourage a more colorful student population, but the majority demographic in the district is white.
Overall, my experience at Simsbury High School was extreamly positive. Coming in as a new student my freshman year, I had absolutley no trouble making friends and getting to know people. Everyone here is so accepting and willing to help each other.
My only problem with the high school is money management. As a result of the recent Connecticut budget-cuts, 15 teachers were laid off and the Chinese program took a huge hit. However, the school was still able to start a new program where they provide chromebooks to each and every student. Although the idea behind this program is great, most students already have better computers at home, and the chromebook system that we had implemented before worked just as well. This would be an incredible program if it were optional for those students who need programs or implemented in another less-fortunate school system- and many students agree.
My only problem with the high school is money management. As a result of the recent Connecticut budget-cuts, 15 teachers were laid off and the Chinese program took a huge hit. However, the school was still able to start a new program where they provide chromebooks to each and every student. Although the idea behind this program is great, most students already have better computers at home, and the chromebook system that we had implemented before worked just as well. This would be an incredible program if it were optional for those students who need programs or implemented in another less-fortunate school system- and many students agree.
Simsbury High School is academically competitive, and overall, provides a good education. The school offers interesting electives that other schools may not (Biomedical Sciences provided by Project Lead the Way, computer science, auto tech, and a variety of civics courses including psychology, sociology, law, etc.). The facilities are well kept; the custodial staff is hardworking and should frankly be appreciated more than they are. It's student body is predominantly white, and not very racially diverse. It's a pretty safe school. There's certainly room for improvement for the school as a whole, but when it comes down to it, the education provided is worthwhile.