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Enrollment
942
High
DISTRICT 565 · STATE 788
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GROTON SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 090177000318
Robert E. Fitch High School
101 Groton Long Point Road, Groton, CT 06340 · (860) 449-7200 · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL942 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.2:1
84 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.9:1 · STATE 12.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
60%
565 students
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 44%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 247 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 224 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 235 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 236 | 25% |
Student demographics
72%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Groton School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Robert E. Fitch High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert E. Fitch High School this school | 942 | 60.0% | N/A |
| Rockville High School Vernon | 995 | 52.6% | N/A |
| Torrington High School Torrington | 1,034 | 62.3% | N/A |
| Bristol Eastern High School Bristol | 998 | 48.1% | N/A |
| Bristol Central High School Bristol | 1,148 | 53.3% | N/A |
| Norwich Free Academy Norwich | 2,020 | 58.3% | N/A |
Matched among Connecticut high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Robert E. Fitch High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Connecticut | In Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 942 | #63 of 201 | #2 of 22 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.2:1 | #81 of 188 | #11 of 18 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 71.9% | #7 of 188 | #2 of 18 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 60.0% | #50 of 196 | #5 of 20 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.7% | #72 of 120 | #8 of 13 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
942
-40 (-4%) vs 2020
-16% since 1990-91, when it was 1,119
Student : Teacher
11.2:1
was 11.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 942 | 84.4 | 11.2:1 | 60% (565) |
| 2023-24 | 1,019 | 93.2 | 10.9:1 | 60% (610) |
| 2022-23 | 1,005 | 95.7 | 10.5:1 | 43% (430) |
| 2020-21 | 982 | 89 | 11.0:1 | 50% (494) |
| 2017-18 | 1,043 | 96.2 | 10.8:1 | 40% (414) |
| 2015-16 | 1,070 | 88 | 12.2:1 | 42% (445) |
| 2010-11 | 1,271 | 101 | 12.6:1 | 29% (372) |
| 2000-01 | 1,306 | 92 | 14.2:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 1,119 | 71 | 15.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Robert E. Fitch High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 10% (1,043 to 942); teachers down 12% (96.2 to 84.4).
About Robert E. Fitch High School
Robert E. Fitch High School is a medium-sized high school with an address in Groton, Connecticut. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 942 students in grades 9 through 12.
Groton School District is made up of 7 schools with 3,953 students in all.
White students form the largest group at Robert E. Fitch High School, 42% of enrollment. Next come 26% Hispanic, 13% multiracial, 9% Black, and 7% Asian. That compares with about 74% White among all Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region residents. The chance that two students picked at random at Robert E. Fitch High School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 72%.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 11.2:1, with 84.4 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average ratio among high schools in Connecticut is 12.3:1, higher than at this school. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 60% of enrollment. It compares with 50% for public schools in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region.
County data help place the school in context: in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, median household income is about $86,586, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 36%, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. Robert E. Fitch High School is among the 88 public schools in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region.
Nearby, Ella T. Grasso Technical High School is about 0.2 miles away. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The federal government classifies Robert E. Fitch High School's location as Rural: Fringe.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 942 was 4% lower than in 2020-21, when it was 982.
Community posts for Robert E. Fitch High School can cover sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
279,971
Census ACS
Median income
$86,586
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
88
36,605 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Groton School District
- Groton Middle SchoolMiddle · 884 students
- Mystic River Magnet SchoolElementary · 520 students
- Thames River Magnet SchoolElementary · 501 students
- Northeast Academy Magnet SchoolElementary · 392 students
- Catherine Kolnaski Magnet SchoolElementary · 375 students
- Charles Barnum Magnet SchoolElementary · 339 students
Other schools in Groton
- Groton Middle SchoolMiddle · 884 students
- Ella T. Grasso Technical High SchoolHigh · 684 students
- Thames River Magnet SchoolElementary · 501 students
- Catherine Kolnaski Magnet SchoolElementary · 375 students
- Charles Barnum Magnet SchoolElementary · 339 students
- Marine Science Magnet High SchoolHigh · 274 students
Nearby schools
- Ella T. Grasso Technical High School0.2 mi · 684
- Groton Middle School0.3 mi · 884
- Mystic River Magnet School0.9 mi · 520
- Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School2.6 mi · 375
- Thames River Magnet School2.8 mi · 501
- Marine Science Magnet High School3.1 mi · 274
Frequently asked questions
About Robert E. Fitch High SchoolHow large is Robert E. Fitch High School?
Robert E. Fitch High School enrolls approximately 942 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Robert E. Fitch High School serve?
Robert E. Fitch High School serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Robert E. Fitch High School?
Approximately 11.2:1 students per teacher at Robert E. Fitch High School.
What is the student diversity at Robert E. Fitch High School?
Student demographics at Robert E. Fitch High School are roughly 42% White, 26% Hispanic, 9% Black, 7% Asian, 13% Two or more.
Who oversees Robert E. Fitch High School?
Robert E. Fitch High School is overseen by Groton School District in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.