Shepaug Valley School

486 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Shepaug Valley School, located in the scenic town of Washington, Connecticut, serves as the primary middle and high school for the students of Regional School District 12. As a public institution, it is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive community environment that prioritizes personalized learning and student growth. The school is situated on a sprawling, picturesque campus that often informs its commitment to both rigorous academics and an appreciation for the natural environment.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Shepaug Valley School is distinguished by its specialized programs, such as its robust Agriscience STEM Academy, which attracts students from across the region who are interested in agricultural technology, biotechnology, and environmental science. With a strong emphasis on extracurricular activities, athletics, and the arts, the school aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for college and career success while maintaining the values and character development of its tight-knit Litchfield County community.

486

Total Students

53.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shepaug Valley School
Demographic	Student Count
White	405
Hispanic	52
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	21

White
405 (83.5%)
Hispanic
52 (10.7%)
Two or More
21 (4.3%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)

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:	Regional School District 12
Phone:	(860)868-7326
Website:	http://svs.region-12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 6 45

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 45

Grade 9 90

Grade 10 74

Grade 11 105

Grade 12 83