Housatonic Valley Regional High School is a public high school in Falls Village, Connecticut, United States. The high school serves the six towns of the Region 1 School District, comprising the towns of Canaan, Cornwall, Kent, North Canaan, Salisbury and Sharon.
Serving 308 students in grades 9-12, Housatonic Valley Regional High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Housatonic Valley Regional High School's student population of 308 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1939
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
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School Rankings
Housatonic Valley Regional High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Housatonic Valley Regional High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#604 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
12%
31%
Black
1%
12%
White
80%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mountaineer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Housatonic Valley Regional High School's ranking?
Housatonic Valley Regional High School is ranked #604 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Housatonic Valley Regional High School often compared to?
Housatonic Valley Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Litchfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Housatonic Valley Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Housatonic Valley Regional High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Housatonic Valley Regional High School?
308 students attend Housatonic Valley Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Housatonic Valley Regional High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Housatonic Valley Regional High School?
Housatonic Valley Regional High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Housatonic Valley Regional High School offer ?
Housatonic Valley Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Housatonic Valley Regional High School part of?
Housatonic Valley Regional High School is part of Regional School District 01.
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