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Shelton School District

Connecticut · Public School District
8
Schools
4,374
Students
$22,528
Per-Pupil Spend
+57% nat'l
32.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-20pp vs nat'l
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Shelton School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 4,374 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,528 is above average for a US public school district. 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Booth Hill SchoolKG–04316
Elizabeth Shelton SchoolKG–04402
Long Hill SchoolKG–04331
Mohegan SchoolKG–04353
Sunnyside SchoolKG–04236
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Intermediate School07–08777
Perry Hill Elementary School05–06689
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Shelton High School09–121,270
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,528+57% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
24%
71%
State
23.7%
Local (property tax)
70.8%
Federal
5.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (71%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
4,374
Students
32%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $22,528 per pupil — 57% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Shelton School District?
Shelton School District has 8 public schools, serving a total of 4,374 students.
What is the graduation rate for Shelton School District?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Shelton School District spend per student?
Shelton School District spends $22,528 per pupil — 57% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Shelton School District?
32% of students in Shelton School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Shelton School District?
No, Shelton School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Shelton School District serve?
Shelton School District serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Shelton School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Shelton School District is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.