The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) for South Windsor School High School was held on Thursday, October 16th, 2025.
The PSAT’s is a test taken in the Fall for the underclassmen to get an idea as to what they may score on a SAT in their junior year. It also helps understand the setup and layout of the test.
During last year’s SAT, out of 19 Connecticut towns, South Windsor ranked 15th for the highest average score in English Language Arts, scoring an average of 547 and an average percent score of 76.8%.
On the 2025 SAT, South Windsor ranked 17th for students who either met or achieved the College Board benchmark for English with a 480 or higher compared to other schools in their DRG (District Reference Group).
The town with the highest average score out of the 19 towns, Avon, had an average score on the SAT of 592 with a percent score of 85.0%.
South Windsor’s relatively low placement compared to other Connecticut towns, such as Avon, begs questions regarding South Windsor High School’s approach to SAT prep and similar programs, especially among students who have experience with the school’s SAT prep classes.
“I think the school does well with providing resources like the SAT prep classes, but although it’s there I’ve heard it’s not helpful for most students,” South Windsor High School senior, Natalia Ramirez said.
Students would rather have a program or club to assist with SAT prep rather than just classes, as it allows for more students to take advantage of SAT strategies and techniques without taking up a slot for a class for a whole semester.
“Because it’s a class and not a program I think it doesn’t give a lot of people the opportunity to take it because it can only have a limited number of people,” Ramirez said.
Despite the benefits the SAT can have for students seeking a higher education, students have their doubts about the test, being reflected in the school’s overall scores for the class of 2026.
“We are a fast growing district and we are responding and it shows. It might not show that jump numerically, but we are seeing them,” Associate Principle and SAT/PSAT coordinator, Ms. Serrano said.
With the impending PSAT scores releasing soon and the controversy surrounding the high school’s performance, students, staff, and parents alike are on edge, especially Juniors as they prepare for the SAT in spring.
