Derby High School

www.derbypride.org

360 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Derby High School, located at 75 Chatfield Street in Derby, Connecticut, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Derby Public Schools district. As a community-focused school, it provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that aim to foster well-rounded student development and school spirit.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Derby High School is committed to cultivating a sense of civic responsibility and lifelong learning within its student body. The school leverages its position within the small, tight-knit Derby community to encourage close collaboration between faculty, students, and families. By maintaining a focus on both academic rigor and character development, the school strives to equip its students with the skills and values necessary to become productive, engaged members of the global community.

360

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Derby High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	162
Black	83
Asian	9
Two or More	21

Hispanic
162 (45.0%)
White
85 (23.6%)
Black
83 (23.1%)
Two or More
21 (5.8%)
Asian
9 (2.5%)

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:	Derby School District
Phone:	(203)736-5032
Website:	http://www.derbypride.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 88

Grade 10 94

Grade 11 75

Grade 12 103