Nonnewaug High School

www.ctreg14.org/NHS/nhs.htm

647 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Nonnewaug High School, located in Woodbury, Connecticut, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for Region 14, encompassing the communities of Woodbury and Bethlehem. The school is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level classes, and a robust selection of electives designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its core academics, Nonnewaug is perhaps best known for its long-standing commitment to agricultural science and technology. As the host of a regional agriscience program, the school provides students with hands-on experience in areas such as animal science, horticulture, and natural resource management, bridging the gap between traditional classroom learning and practical career readiness. With a culture rooted in community involvement, diverse extracurricular activities, and competitive athletics, Nonnewaug High School fosters a supportive environment dedicated to the holistic growth and development of its student body.

647

Total Students

60.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nonnewaug High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	490
Hispanic	126
Black	8
Asian	6
Two or More	16

White
490 (75.9%)
Hispanic
126 (19.5%)
Two or More
16 (2.5%)
Black
8 (1.2%)
Asian
6 (0.9%)

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 14
Phone:	(203)263-2186
Website:	http://www.ctreg14.org/NHS/nhs.htm
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 9 166

Grade 10 146

Grade 11 189

Grade 12 146