Enrollment
283
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090309001917
👥 S:T ratio 62
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Center for Global Studies compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Center for Global Studies
Center for Global Studies is a mid-sized high school in Norwalk, Connecticut, enrolling 283 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.4:1, Center for Global Studies is leaner than roughly 86% of Connecticut schools and 22% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 283 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 240 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #154.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Norwalk's high schools, it stands alongside Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students): Center for Global Studies is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.4:1 vs 14.6:1).
Norwalk School District also operates Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students) and Norwalk High School (1,494 students) alongside Center for Global Studies.
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 Center for Global Studies compares
Center for Global Studies on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,610
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwalk School District, which includes Center for Global Studies.
$25,610
Per student
+7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.3%
State 23.3%
Federal 7.4%
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 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
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
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 (~283 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.4:1)
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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.
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 47/100 (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 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.
Is Center for Global Studies a good school?
Center for Global Studies earns 47/100 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. 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 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.
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