Amity Regional High School

www.amityregion5.org

1,347 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Amity Regional High School, located in Woodbridge, Connecticut, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Amity Regional School District No. 5, which encompasses the towns of Woodbridge, Bethany, and Orange. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, consistently ranking among the top public high schools in the state. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized electives, and a strong emphasis on STEM education, designed to prepare a diverse student body for competitive post-secondary opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Amity Regional High School is characterized by a vibrant campus culture that places a heavy premium on extracurricular involvement. The school boasts a highly active arts department, including renowned theater and music programs, as well as a competitive athletic program that fields numerous varsity teams. With a focus on fostering a supportive community, the school encourages student leadership and civic engagement, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the challenges of higher education and professional life.

1,347

Total Students

121.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Amity Regional High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	885
Hispanic	151
Black	49
Asian	205
Two or More	51
American Indian	3

White
885 (65.8%)
Asian
205 (15.3%)
Hispanic
151 (11.2%)
Two or More
51 (3.8%)
Black
49 (3.6%)
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:	Regional School District 05
Phone:	(203)397-4830
Website:	http://www.amityregion5.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	121.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 9 340

Grade 10 357

Grade 11 321

Grade 12 329