Rockville High School is a public secondary school located in Vernon, Connecticut. The school also serves as a vocational agriculture school for the region. The school was established in 1870 and its current building was built in 1958.
Serving 975 students in grades 9-12, Rockville 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 25% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower 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 43% 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: 975 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rockville High School's student population of 975 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
975 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
1870
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rockville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockville High School is 0.62, 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
#589 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)25%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
20%
31%
Black
11%
12%
White
57%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)82%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockville High School's ranking?
Rockville High School is ranked #589 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Rockville High School often compared to?
Rockville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellington High School, Tolland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rockville High School?
The graduation rate of Rockville High School is 82%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Rockville High School?
975 students attend Rockville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Rockville High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockville High School?
Rockville High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rockville High School offer ?
Rockville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rockville High School part of?
Rockville High School is part of Vernon School District.
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