Each year, U.S. News and World Report ranks America’s Best High Schools. The U.S. News ranking includes data from more than 17,945 public high schools in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. In 2026, Coventry High School (CHS) is ranked #31 in Connecticut with an overall score of 91.79/100. This score also ranks Coventry as #1 in our District Reference Group (DRG) in Connecticut. DRG is a classification system in which districts having public school students with similar socioeconomic status (SES) and need are grouped together. This ranking places Coventry in the top 7.74% of all public high schools in the nation.

Rankings are calculated by scoring:

1. College Readiness: 30%

The proportions of 12th graders who took and passed at least one AP or IB exam. Passing is worth three times more than just taking.

2. Math and Reading Proficiency: 20%

Aggregated scores on state assessments that students may be required to pass for graduation.

3. Math and Reading Performance: 20%

How aggregated scores on state assessments compare to U.S. News's expectations given the proportions of students who are black, Hispanic and from low-income households.

4. Underserved Student Performance: 10%

Scores on state assessments aggregated just among students who are black, Hispanic and from low-income households. These scores are compared to what is typical in the state for non-underserved students, with parity or higher being the goal.

5. College Curriculum Breadth: 10%

The proportions of 12th graders who took and passed AP and IB exams in multiple areas. More exams are valued more than fewer exams up to a maximum of four. Passing an exam is worth three times more than taking.

6. Graduation Rate: 10%

The proportion of entering 9th graders who graduated four academic years later.

This information was provided by Coventry High School. For further information, please contact Joseph Blake at jblake@coventryct.org.