Enrollment
249
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · East Granby, CT
East Granby High School
Federal NCES profile for East Granby High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090117000181
👥 S:T ratio 66
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Granby High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in East Granby · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Granby High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Granby High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in East Granby, CT.
School address
District: East Granby School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090117000181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Granby High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Granby High School
East Granby High School is a lower-poverty, small high school in East Granby, Connecticut, enrolling 249 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.6:1, East Granby High School is leaner than roughly 93% of Connecticut schools and 29% 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 14.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 249 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 142 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #84.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 125 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
East Granby School District also operates East Granby Middle School (218 students) and Allgrove School (215 students) alongside East Granby 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 East Granby High School compares
East Granby 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 29% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 61% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 7% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$25,670
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 125 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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
White 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Asian 9.6%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, East Granby High School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Granby School District, which includes East Granby High School.
$25,670
Per student
+8%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.6%
State 22.1%
Federal 2.3%
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 East Granby High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Granby Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allgrove School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R. Dudley Seymour School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Granby High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~249 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Granby High School
How many students attend East Granby High School?
East Granby High School has 249 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Granby, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Granby High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Granby High School is 8.6:1, which is 29% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 45% 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 East Granby High School?
14.3% of students at East Granby High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Granby High School?
The largest demographic group at East Granby High School is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in East Granby, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Granby High School?
East Granby High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 East Granby High School rank among public schools in East Granby?
By Resource Investment Index, East Granby High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in East Granby, 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 East Granby on the city page.
Is East Granby High School a good school?
East Granby High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of 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 East Granby School District?
Besides East Granby High School, East Granby School District also operates East Granby Middle School (218 students), Allgrove School (215 students), and R. Dudley Seymour School (191 students). See the East Granby School District district page for the complete list.
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