Enrollment
836
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090021000016
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Berlin · Resource Index
- 54
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berlin High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berlin High School
Berlin High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Berlin, Connecticut, enrolling 836 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 90% of state schools at 836 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 115 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #68.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 167 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Berlin School District also operates Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School (595 students) and Mary E. Griswold School (513 students) alongside Berlin High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Berlin High School compares
Berlin High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,541
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berlin School District, which includes Berlin High School.
$23,541
Per student
-1%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.0%
State 23.7%
Federal 3.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~836 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Berlin on the city page.
Is Berlin High School a good school?
Berlin High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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