Tolland High School is a public high school in Tolland, Connecticut.
Serving 639 students in grades 9-12, Tolland High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 639 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tolland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tolland High School's student population of 639 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
639 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Colors
White, Blue, Red
Campus Size
20 acres
School Motto
Where Excellence Is Achieved Through Each Individual's Success
School Rankings
Tolland High School ranks within the top 20% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tolland 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
#174 out of 939 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
10%
32%
Black
4%
12%
White
80%
46%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tolland Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tolland High School's ranking?
Tolland High School is ranked #174 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Tolland High School often compared to?
Tolland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tolland High School?
The graduation rate of Tolland High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Tolland High School?
639 students attend Tolland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Tolland High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tolland High School?
Tolland High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tolland High School offer ?
Tolland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tolland High School part of?
Tolland High School is part of Tolland School District.
School Calendar
View the Tolland High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School
August 31, 2026 (Monday)
Tolland High School Open House
September 17, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School
April 12, 2027 (Monday)
***Projected Last Day of School***
June 14, 2027 (Monday)
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