- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Norwalk, CT
Center for Global Studies
Federal NCES profile for Center for Global Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090309001917
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center for Global Studies earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Center for Global Studies has class sizes smaller than 86% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center for Global Studies ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Norwalk, CT.
School address
District: Norwalk School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090309001917 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Center for Global Studies held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 090309001917 · Norwalk, CT High · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 9.4:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students)
Center for Global Studies held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Center for Global Studies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brien Mcmahon
Brien Mcmahon High School
1,739 students
- Norwalk High S
Norwalk High School
1,494 students
- West Rocks Mid 657
West Rocks Middle School
657 students
- Ponus Ridge St 637
Ponus Ridge Steam Academy
637 students
- Nathan Hale Mi 499
Nathan Hale Middle School
499 students
- This school 283
Center for Global Studies
283 students
What this shows Center for Global Studies reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center for Global Studies compares
Center for Global Studies 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 38% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 14% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$26,420
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
White 31.9%
African American 14.0%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Center for Global Studies is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Norwalk School District reports $26,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center for Global Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brien Mcmahon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwalk High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Rocks Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ponus Ridge Steam Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center for Global Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Norwalk
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center for Global Studies
How many students attend Center for Global Studies?
Center for Global Studies has 283 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norwalk, CT. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center for Global Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Center for Global Studies is 9.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 40% 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 Center for Global Studies?
22.7% of students at Center for Global Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center for Global Studies?
The largest demographic group at Center for Global Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 40.1% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center for Global Studies?
Center for Global Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Center for Global Studies rank among high schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Center for Global Studies ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Norwalk, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Norwalk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwalk School District?
Besides Center for Global Studies, Norwalk School District also operates Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students), Norwalk High School (1,494 students), and West Rocks Middle School (657 students). See the Norwalk School District district page for the complete list.