- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Coventry, CT
Coventry High School
Federal NCES profile for Coventry High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090096000143
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coventry High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Connecticut schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Coventry · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Coventry High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coventry High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Coventry, CT.
School address
District: Coventry School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090096000143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Coventry High School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 090096000143 · Coventry, CT High · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 9.6:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: George Hersey Robertson School (370 students)
Coventry High School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Coventry High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Coventry High School
395 students
- George Hersey
George Hersey Robertson School
370 students
- Capt. Nathan H
Capt. Nathan Hale School
363 students
- Coventry Gramm
Coventry Grammar School
361 students
- Coventry Acade 11
Coventry Academy
11 students
What this shows Coventry High School reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coventry High School compares
Coventry 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 54% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$21,415
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 132 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Coventry High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coventry School District reports $21,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coventry High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Hersey Robertson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capt. Nathan Hale School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coventry Grammar School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coventry Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Coventry High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coventry High School
How many students attend Coventry High School?
Coventry High School has 395 students enrolled. It is a high school in Coventry, CT. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coventry High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coventry High School is 9.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 39% 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 Coventry High School?
16.8% of students at Coventry High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coventry High School?
The largest demographic group at Coventry High School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Coventry, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coventry High School?
Coventry High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Coventry High School rank among public schools in Coventry?
By Resource Investment Index, Coventry High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Coventry, 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 Coventry on the city page.
What other schools are in Coventry School District?
Besides Coventry High School, Coventry School District also operates George Hersey Robertson School (370 students), Capt. Nathan Hale School (363 students), and Coventry Grammar School (361 students). See the Coventry School District district page for the complete list.