Best 06790 Connecticut Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,677 students in 06790, CT.
The top-ranked public high schools in 06790, CT are Torrington High School and Oliver Wolcott Technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 06790 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 06790, CT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 06790 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oliver Wolcott Technical High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 06790, CT Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Torrington High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Major Besse Dr.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2294
Gr: 9-12 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Oliver St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 06790, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in 06790, CT include Torrington High School and Oliver Wolcott Technical High School.
How many public high schools are located in 06790?
2 public high schools are located in 06790.
What is the racial composition of students in 06790?
06790 public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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