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Cheshire School District

Connecticut · Public School District
7
Schools
4,134
Students
$24,479
Per-Pupil Spend
+71% nat'l
16.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-36pp vs nat'l
99.5%
Graduation Rate
+13.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Cheshire School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 4,134 students across 7 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 99.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,479 is above average for a US public school district. Only 16% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chapman SchoolKG–06359
Darcey SchoolPK–KG149
Doolittle SchoolKG–06518
Highland SchoolKG–06818
Norton SchoolKG–06429
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Dodd Middle School07–08622
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Cheshire High School09–121,239
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,479+71% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
24%
73%
State
23.7%
Local (property tax)
72.5%
Federal
3.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (73%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
4,134
Students
16%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate99.5%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
99.5% graduation rate — 13.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $24,479 per pupil — 71% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 16% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cheshire School District?
Cheshire School District has 7 public schools, serving a total of 4,134 students.
What is the graduation rate for Cheshire School District?
The graduation rate is 99.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Cheshire School District spend per student?
Cheshire School District spends $24,479 per pupil — 71% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Cheshire School District?
16% of students in Cheshire School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Cheshire School District?
No, Cheshire School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Cheshire School District serve?
Cheshire School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Cheshire School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Cheshire School District is 50/100. 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.