- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Berlin, CT
Berlin High School
Federal NCES profile for Berlin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090021000016
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berlin High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Berlin · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Berlin High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berlin High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Berlin, CT.
School address
District: Berlin School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090021000016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Berlin High School held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 75.0 → 70.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 090021000016 · Berlin, CT High · MID · TRAD
836 enr · 11.1:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School (595 students)
Berlin High School held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 75.0 → 70.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Berlin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Berlin High School
836 students
- Catherine M. M
Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School
595 students
- Mary E. Griswo
Mary E. Griswold School
513 students
- Emma Hart Will
Emma Hart Willard School
434 students
- Richard D. Hub 215
Richard D. Hubbard School
215 students
What this shows Berlin High School reports 836 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berlin High School compares
Berlin High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 59% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 836 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
836
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,803
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Asian 5.0%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Berlin High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Berlin School District reports $23,803 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berlin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary E. Griswold School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emma Hart Willard School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard D. Hubbard School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berlin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~836 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berlin High School
How many students attend Berlin High School?
Berlin High School has 836 students enrolled. It is a high school in Berlin, CT. CCD year-over-year: 858 (2022-23) → 835 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berlin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berlin High School is 11.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berlin High School?
14.8% of students at Berlin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berlin High School?
The largest demographic group at Berlin High School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Berlin, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berlin High School?
Berlin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Berlin High School rank among public schools in Berlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Berlin High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Berlin, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Berlin School District?
Besides Berlin High School, Berlin School District also operates Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School (595 students), Mary E. Griswold School (513 students), and Emma Hart Willard School (434 students). See the Berlin School District district page for the complete list.