Jonathan Law High School is a public high school located in Milford, Connecticut, United States. It serves about 1,000 students in grades 9–12 in the Milford 51±¬ÁÏs system.
Serving 829 students in grades 9-12, Jonathan Law High School ranks in the top 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 36% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 829 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jonathan Law High School's student population of 829 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
829 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jonathan Law High School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jonathan Law High School is 0.58, 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
#463 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
17%
31%
Black
7%
12%
White
61%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jonathan Law High School's ranking?
Jonathan Law High School is ranked #463 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Jonathan Law High School often compared to?
Jonathan Law High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph A. Foran High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jonathan Law High School?
The graduation rate of Jonathan Law High School is 90%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Jonathan Law High School?
829 students attend Jonathan Law High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Jonathan Law High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jonathan Law High School?
Jonathan Law High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jonathan Law High School offer ?
Jonathan Law High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jonathan Law High School part of?
Jonathan Law High School is part of Milford School District.
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