- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Griswold, CT
Griswold High School
Federal NCES profile for Griswold 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 090174000311
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Griswold High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Griswold · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Griswold High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Griswold High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Griswold, CT.
School address
District: Griswold School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090174000311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Griswold High School grew from 533 students in 2022-23 to 578 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 50.9 → 51.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 090174000311 · Griswold, CT High · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 12.1:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Griswold Elementary School (655 students)
Griswold High School grew from 533 students in 2022-23 to 578 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 50.9 → 51.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Griswold High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Griswold Eleme
Griswold Elementary School
655 students
- This school
Griswold High School
606 students
- Griswold Middl
Griswold Middle School
529 students
- Griswold Alter 19
Griswold Alternative School
19 students
What this shows Griswold High School reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Griswold High School compares
Griswold High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▲ 5% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 60% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$20,999
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
Counselors2.4 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 4.0%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Griswold High School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Griswold School District reports $20,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Griswold High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griswold Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Griswold Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Griswold Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Griswold High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Griswold
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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Griswold High School
How many students attend Griswold High School?
Griswold High School has 606 students enrolled. It is a high school in Griswold, CT. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Griswold High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Griswold High School is 12.1:1, which is 0% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Griswold High School?
38.3% of students at Griswold High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Griswold High School?
The largest demographic group at Griswold High School is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Griswold, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Griswold High School?
Griswold High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Griswold High School rank among public schools in Griswold?
By Resource Investment Index, Griswold High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Griswold, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Griswold School District?
Besides Griswold High School, Griswold School District also operates Griswold Elementary School (655 students), Griswold Middle School (529 students), and Griswold Alternative School (19 students). See the Griswold School District district page for the complete list.