- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Danbury, CT
Danbury High School
Federal NCES profile for Danbury High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090102000150
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Danbury High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #17 of 20
- public schools in Danbury · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Danbury High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Danbury High School ranks #17 of 20 public schools in Danbury, CT.
School address
District: Danbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090102000150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Danbury High School held near 3,603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 233.6 → 225.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 090102000150 · Danbury, CT High · LARGE · TRAD
3,612 enr · 15.5:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Broadview Middle School (1,070 students)
Danbury High School held near 3,603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 233.6 → 225.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Danbury High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Danbury High School
3,612 students
- Broadview Midd 1,070
Broadview Middle School
1,070 students
- Rogers Park Mi 888
Rogers Park Middle School
888 students
- Westside Middl 736
Westside Middle School Academy
736 students
- Park Avenue Sc 562
Park Avenue School
562 students
- Shelter Rock S 527
Shelter Rock School
527 students
What this shows Danbury High School reports 3,612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Danbury High School compares
Danbury 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▲ 10% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,612 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,612
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 94% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$19,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
899
in-school suspensions + 287 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.4%
White 23.2%
African American 6.9%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Danbury High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Danbury School District reports $19,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Danbury High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadview Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rogers Park Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Middle School Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shelter Rock School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Danbury High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Danbury
1 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 (~3,612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Danbury High School
How many students attend Danbury High School?
Danbury High School has 3,612 students enrolled. It is a high school in Danbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 3,590 (2022-23) → 3,603 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Danbury High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Danbury High School is 15.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Danbury High School?
39.9% of students at Danbury High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Danbury High School?
The largest demographic group at Danbury High School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment, in Danbury, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Danbury High School?
Danbury High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Danbury High School rank among public schools in Danbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Danbury High School ranks #17 of 20 public schools in Danbury, 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 Danbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Danbury School District?
Besides Danbury High School, Danbury School District also operates Broadview Middle School (1,070 students), Rogers Park Middle School (888 students), and Westside Middle School Academy (736 students). See the Danbury School District district page for the complete list.