- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cheshire, CT
Cheshire High School
Federal NCES profile for Cheshire High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090075000123
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cheshire High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Cheshire · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cheshire High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cheshire High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Cheshire, CT.
School address
District: Cheshire School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090075000123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Cheshire High School held near 1,183 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-56 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 104.9 → 105.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-56 students YoY 090075000123 · Cheshire, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,208 enr · 11.6:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland School (899 students)
Cheshire High School held near 1,183 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-56 headcount). Teacher FTE added 104.9 → 105.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Cheshire High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cheshire High School
1,208 students
- Highland Schoo
Highland School
899 students
- Dodd Middle Sc
Dodd Middle School
660 students
- Doolittle Scho
Doolittle School
529 students
- Norton School 412
Norton School
412 students
- Chapman School 369
Chapman School
369 students
What this shows Cheshire High School reports 1,208 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cheshire High School compares
Cheshire 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 67% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,208 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,208
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,860
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
Asian 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Cheshire High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 35
District finance for Cheshire School District reports $22,860 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cheshire High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dodd Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Doolittle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norton School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapman School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cheshire High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~1,208 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cheshire High School
How many students attend Cheshire High School?
Cheshire High School has 1,208 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cheshire, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,239 (2022-23) → 1,183 (2023-24), nearly flat (-56).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheshire High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheshire High School is 11.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 26% 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 Cheshire High School?
11.9% of students at Cheshire High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cheshire High School?
The largest demographic group at Cheshire High School is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Cheshire, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cheshire High School?
Cheshire High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Cheshire High School rank among public schools in Cheshire?
By Resource Investment Index, Cheshire High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Cheshire, 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 Cheshire on the city page.
What other schools are in Cheshire School District?
Besides Cheshire High School, Cheshire School District also operates Highland School (899 students), Dodd Middle School (660 students), and Doolittle School (529 students). See the Cheshire School District district page for the complete list.