Cheshire High School

1,208 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cheshire High School, located at 525 South Main Street in Cheshire, Connecticut, serves as the primary public secondary school for the town, typically enrolling students in grades 9 through 12. As a cornerstone of the Cheshire Public Schools district, the institution is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, regularly placing among the top-ranked high schools in the state. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level tracks, and robust elective programs in the arts, humanities, and STEM fields, all designed to prepare students for success at the collegiate level.

Beyond its academic rigor, Cheshire High School is known for a vibrant extracurricular culture that fosters student engagement and community spirit. The "Rams" participate in a variety of competitive CIAC athletic programs, and the school hosts numerous student-led clubs, music ensembles, and theatrical productions. The campus is integrated into the Cheshire community, benefiting from a supportive environment that prioritizes holistic student development, social-emotional learning, and a commitment to civic responsibility.

1,208

Total Students

104.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cheshire High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	873
Hispanic	111
Black	48
Asian	142
Two or More	31
American Indian	3

White
873 (72.3%)
Asian
142 (11.8%)
Hispanic
111 (9.2%)
Black
48 (4.0%)
Two or More
31 (2.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cheshire School District
Phone:	(203)250-2511
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 311

Grade 10 300

Grade 11 298

Grade 12 299