- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Branford, CT
Branford High School
Federal NCES profile for Branford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090042000039
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Branford High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Branford · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Branford High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Branford High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Branford, CT.
School address
District: Branford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090042000039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Branford High School held near 784 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 090042000039 · Branford, CT High · MID · TRAD
738 enr · 10.9:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Walsh Intermediate School (775 students)
Branford High School held near 784 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Branford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Walsh
Francis Walsh Intermediate School
775 students
- This school
Branford High School
738 students
- Mary R. Tisko
Mary R. Tisko School
365 students
- Mary T. Murphy
Mary T. Murphy School
318 students
- John B. Sliney 252
John B. Sliney School
252 students
What this shows Branford High School reports 738 students on the CCD universe file.
How Branford High School compares
Branford 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 17% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$27,555
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Asian 6.5%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Branford High School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Branford School District reports $27,555 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Branford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Walsh Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary R. Tisko School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary T. Murphy School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John B. Sliney School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Branford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~738 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Branford High School
How many students attend Branford High School?
Branford High School has 738 students enrolled. It is a high school in Branford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 818 (2022-23) → 784 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Branford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Branford High School is 10.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 31% 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 Branford High School?
30.3% of students at Branford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Branford High School?
The largest demographic group at Branford High School is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Branford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Branford High School?
Branford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Branford High School rank among public schools in Branford?
By Resource Investment Index, Branford High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Branford, 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 Branford on the city page.
What other schools are in Branford School District?
Besides Branford High School, Branford School District also operates Francis Walsh Intermediate School (775 students), Mary R. Tisko School (365 students), and Mary T. Murphy School (318 students). See the Branford School District district page for the complete list.