Guilford High School is a four-year public high school located in Guilford, Connecticut. Opened in 1886, the school colors are green and white and the school's mascot is the Grizzlies, formerly the Indians, after the Board of Education voted to change it on June 29, 2020. In 2015, the town opened a new high school.
Serving 1,026 students in grades 9-12, Guilford 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 63% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,026 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guilford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Guilford High School's student population of 1,026 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,026 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
1886
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Guilford 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 Guilford High School is 0.38, 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
#124 out of 939 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
9%
31%
Black
2%
12%
White
78%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Grizzlies
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guilford High School's ranking?
Guilford High School is ranked #124 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Guilford High School often compared to?
Guilford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daniel Hand High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Guilford High School?
The graduation rate of Guilford High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Guilford High School?
1,026 students attend Guilford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Guilford High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guilford High School?
Guilford High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Guilford High School offer ?
Guilford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Guilford High School part of?
Guilford High School is part of Guilford School District.
School Calendar
View the Guilford High School below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School
August 28, 2025 (Thursday)
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
April 13, 2026 (Monday)
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Make-up Exams
June 09, 2026 (Tuesday)
School Reviews
5 9/15/2021
A very recent NEW school top to bottom, with state of the art equipment and classrooms was built in 2015. The School System tends to have Students from Grade School through Graduation because there is little transient population. Within Grades, students know each other, grow up together, Play Sports, lessons, music together. Post Secondary Education is the norm, and many excellent schools are represented. School Spirit and particularly Parental involvement are High. One very special feature: Graduation is on the Town Green, open to the entire Town. Students can feel very at home.
2 12/2/2007
The academic qualities are great and music arts sports are abundent. Parental involvement is very high. The facilities leave a lot to be desired based on the median income of the town. There is no pool and the buildings are in need of repair. There are problems with the roof leaking and many students have problems with asthma & allergies including the staff. Buckets are placed in the hallways on rainy days. Some classrooms have to be closed to the buildings problems
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