Naugatuck High School

Naugatuck High School is a big secondary school in Naugatuck, Connecticut, one of the schools within Naugatuck School District. The school hosts 1,202 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 788 students per school, that is 53% larger than typical.

Across the 9 schools in Naugatuck School District (3,889 students total), Naugatuck High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Naugatuck High School lists that the most-represented group is Hispanic (41%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder is composed of 38% White, 14% Black, 4% multiracial, 3% Asian. That is considerably more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 20%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Naugatuck High School records 79 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.2:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.3:1, putting Naugatuck High School higher than the state norm the norm. Around 54% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Naugatuck Valley Planning Region) records that median household income runs about $86,191, roughly 34% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Naugatuck High School is one of 121 public schools in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (combined enrollment of about 59,861 students).

The closest other public school is Western School, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a suburban setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count showed little movement: 1,226 students in 2018 compared to 1,202 in 2025. The White share of enrollment shrank from 60% to 38% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 13.5:1 in 2018 to 15.2:1 today.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.