Enrollment
3,612
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090102000150
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 49/100 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
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
233.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Danbury High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Danbury High School
Danbury High School is a large high school in Danbury, Connecticut, enrolling 3,612 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Connecticut schools and 28% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,612 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (23%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Danbury School District spends $19,075 per pupil, 20% below the Connecticut average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 1,186 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 3,612 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Danbury's high schools, it stands alongside Henry Abbott Technical High School (721 students): Danbury High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 13.1:1).
Danbury School District also operates Broadview Middle School (1,070 students) and Rogers Park Middle School (888 students) alongside Danbury High School.
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 Danbury High School compares
Danbury High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danbury School District, which includes Danbury High School.
$19,075
Per student
-20%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 33.3%
Federal 14.6%
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 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
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
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 (~3,612 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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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.
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Danbury High School a good school?
Danbury High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut. 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 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.
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