Torrington High School

www.torrington.org/our_schools/torrington_high_school/index.html

1,034 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Torrington High School, located at 50 Major Besse Drive in Torrington, Connecticut, serves as the primary public secondary educational institution for the Torrington community. Operating under the Torrington Public Schools district, the high school is dedicated to preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, military service, or the workforce. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with elective opportunities designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal development.

Beyond its academic offerings, Torrington High School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student-led clubs. The school’s mission focuses on cultivating a supportive environment that encourages students to become responsible, productive citizens. By utilizing its facilities at the Major Besse Drive campus, the school aims to bridge the gap between traditional classroom learning and the practical skills necessary for students to thrive in a modern, global society.

1,034

Total Students

86.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Torrington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	386
Hispanic	475
Black	81
Asian	57
Two or More	27
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
475 (46.1%)
White
386 (37.5%)
Black
81 (7.9%)
Asian
57 (5.5%)
Two or More
27 (2.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Torrington School District
Phone:	(860)489-2294
Website:	http://www.torrington.org/our_schools/torrington_high_school/index.html
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,034
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	543
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	101

* 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 9 294

Grade 10 236

Grade 11 276

Grade 12 228