Suffield High School

1060 Sheldon Street
West Suffield, CT 06093

www.suffield.org/highschool/Default.htm

641 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Suffield High School, located in West Suffield, Connecticut, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Suffield Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for success in higher education and the workforce. With a focus on a comprehensive curriculum, the school provides a wide array of core academic subjects, elective courses, and Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities, aiming to develop both critical thinking skills and intellectual curiosity among its student body.

Beyond the classroom, Suffield High School places a strong emphasis on holistic student development through a robust offering of extracurricular activities. Students are encouraged to engage in diverse programs, including interscholastic athletics, fine and performing arts, student government, and various service-oriented clubs. By promoting a culture of community involvement, personal responsibility, and academic excellence, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to their local and global communities.

641

Total Students

58.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Suffield High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	499
Hispanic	67
Black	35
Asian	31
Two or More	1
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
499 (78.2%)
Hispanic
67 (10.5%)
Black
35 (5.5%)
Asian
31 (4.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
Two or More
1 (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:	Suffield School District
Phone:	(860)668-3810
Website:	http://www.suffield.org/highschool/Default.htm
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	641
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 9 175

Grade 10 167

Grade 11 148

Grade 12 151