Enrollment
1,308
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairfield, CT
Fairfield Warde High School
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield Warde High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090153000256
👥 S:T ratio 59
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield Warde High School earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #2 of 15
- public schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield Warde High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Warde High School ranks #2 of 15 public schools in Fairfield, CT.
School address
District: Fairfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090153000256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
127.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.2%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairfield Warde High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairfield Warde High School
Fairfield Warde High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Fairfield, Connecticut, enrolling 1,308 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,308 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 49 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 145 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fairfield's high schools, it stands alongside Fairfield Ludlowe High School (1,367 students): Fairfield Warde High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (10.3:1 vs 9.8:1).
Fairfield School District also operates Fairfield Ludlowe High School (1,367 students) and Roger Ludlowe Middle School (764 students) alongside Fairfield Warde 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 Fairfield Warde High School compares
Fairfield Warde 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 47% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,308 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,308
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 24% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,785
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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
White 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Asian 7.4%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Fairfield Warde High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfield School District, which includes Fairfield Warde High School.
$24,785
Per student
+4%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.3%
State 15.4%
Federal 3.3%
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 Fairfield Warde High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Ludlowe High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roger Ludlowe Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Woods Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tomlinson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield Warde High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high schools in Fairfield
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 (~1,308 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Warde High School
How many students attend Fairfield Warde High School?
Fairfield Warde High School has 1,308 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairfield, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Warde High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Warde High School is 10.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% 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 Fairfield Warde High School?
19.2% of students at Fairfield Warde High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield Warde High School?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield Warde High School is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Fairfield, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield Warde High School?
Fairfield Warde High School has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (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 Fairfield Warde High School rank among public schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Warde High School ranks #2 of 15 public schools in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield on the city page.
Is Fairfield Warde High School a good school?
Fairfield Warde High School earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% 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 Fairfield School District?
Besides Fairfield Warde High School, Fairfield School District also operates Fairfield Ludlowe High School (1,367 students), Roger Ludlowe Middle School (764 students), and Fairfield Woods Middle School (715 students). See the Fairfield School District district page for the complete list.
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