Enrollment
738
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090042000039
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Branford · Resource Index
- 44
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Branford High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Branford High School
Branford High School is a large high school in Branford, Connecticut, enrolling 738 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.3% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 738 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 141 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #99.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 185 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Branford School District also operates Francis Walsh Intermediate School (775 students) and Mary R. Tisko School (365 students) alongside Branford 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 Branford High School compares
Branford 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,381
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Branford School District, which includes Branford High School.
$26,381
Per student
+11%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+59%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.3%
State 19.4%
Federal 5.2%
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 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
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
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 (~738 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
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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.
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 44/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Branford High School a good school?
Branford High School earns 44/100 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 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.
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