- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wallingford, CT
Highland School
Federal NCES profile for Highland School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090474000953
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Wallingford · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland School has class sizes larger than 71% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Wallingford, CT.
School address
District: Wallingford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090474000953 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Highland School grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 090474000953 · Wallingford, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 12.7:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyman Hall High School (936 students)
Highland School grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Highland School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lyman Hall Hig
Lyman Hall High School
936 students
- Mark T. Sheeha
Mark T. Sheehan High School
673 students
- Dag Hammarskjo
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
593 students
- James H. Moran
James H. Moran Middle School
531 students
- Cook Hill Scho 357
Cook Hill School
357 students
- This school 292
Highland School
292 students
What this shows Highland School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland School compares
Highland 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 42% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 71% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.6%
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
$25,569
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.7%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Highland School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Wallingford School District reports $25,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mark T. Sheehan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dag Hammarskjold Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James H. Moran Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cook Hill School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Wallingford
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland School
How many students attend Highland School?
Highland School has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wallingford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland School is 12.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland School?
21.1% of students at Highland School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland School?
The largest demographic group at Highland School is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Wallingford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland School?
Highland School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland School rank among schools in Wallingford?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Wallingford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wallingford on the city page.
What other schools are in Wallingford School District?
Besides Highland School, Wallingford School District also operates Lyman Hall High School (936 students), Mark T. Sheehan High School (673 students), and Dag Hammarskjold Middle School (593 students). See the Wallingford School District district page for the complete list.