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Thomaston High School

Public | 7-12 | 522 students

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3 stars

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2011:
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Posted March 9, 2012

Bullying is a definitive problem at this school. 11 and 12 yr olds have to ride the same bus as 16-18 yr olds and they are constantly picked on and physically abused without reprisal from the school administration. I normally call the Police when this happens. Consider other schools for your children before sending them to Thomaston High School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 17, 2011

My kids suffered at the hands of bullies, the school administration did nothing to stop these bullies, THS is the worst high school in CT, do to the fact that the adminisration looks the other way when kids are picked on, telling my child there is nothing they can do about bullying, What a crock that is. We moved to a better place and a great high school where my kids have a ton of friends and no bullying !!!! This school is not recommended at all.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2011

THS is an ok school BUT the director of Special Ed Services Nancy Snyder likes to compare siblings if they are if the are both in need of special education for a learning disability. when she was told that one sibling has nothing to do with the other sibling she simply says I'm just trying to point out how 1 takes the help and the other doesn't. Either way no 2 children should be compared to each other siblings or not!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 19, 2007

teahcers here are amazing and really help kids out. i really enjoy this school and the fact that we have all grown up together is a huge plus.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 27, 2005

this school needs to improve.
—Submitted by a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

94 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

95 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2009.

94 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
90%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

95 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

95 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2008.

108 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
70%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2009.

97 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
90%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students91%
Female91%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%

Reading

All Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%

Writing

All Students91%
Female98%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students85%
Female84%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%

Reading

All Students75%
Female80%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%

Writing

All Students80%
Female90%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

94 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

94 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2009.

96 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

96 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
89%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) to test students' skills in reading, writing, science and math in grade 10. The CAPT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students79%
Female75%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%

Reading

All Students86%
Female85%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%

Science

All Students84%
Female83%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%

Writing

All Students92%
Female96%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities74%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) to test students' skills in reading, writing, science and math in grade 10. The CAPT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 97% 64%
Hispanic 2% 17%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Black 1% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 13%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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185 Branch Rd
Thomaston, CT 06787
Phone: (860) 283-3030

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