Enrollment
1,202
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Naugatuck, CT
Naugatuck High School
Federal NCES profile for Naugatuck High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090264000505
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Naugatuck High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Naugatuck · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Naugatuck High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Naugatuck High School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Naugatuck, CT.
School address
District: Naugatuck School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090264000505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Naugatuck High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Naugatuck High School
Naugatuck High School is a large high school in Naugatuck, Connecticut, enrolling 1,202 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,202 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 45 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #27.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (38%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 21 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Naugatuck School District also operates City Hill Middle School (614 students) and Maple Hill School (464 students) alongside Naugatuck 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 Naugatuck High School compares
Naugatuck 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▲ 22% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,202 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,202
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 77% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$20,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 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 40.8%
White 37.8%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Naugatuck High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Naugatuck School District, which includes Naugatuck High School.
$20,925
Per student
-12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 46.5%
Federal 12.5%
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 Naugatuck High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Hill Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hop Brook Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cross Street Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Naugatuck High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~1,202 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Naugatuck High School
How many students attend Naugatuck High School?
Naugatuck High School has 1,202 students enrolled. It is a high school in Naugatuck, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Naugatuck High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Naugatuck High School is 13.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Naugatuck High School?
44.3% of students at Naugatuck High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Naugatuck High School?
The largest demographic group at Naugatuck High School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.8% of enrollment, in Naugatuck, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Naugatuck High School?
Naugatuck High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Naugatuck High School rank among public schools in Naugatuck?
By Resource Investment Index, Naugatuck High School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Naugatuck, 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 Naugatuck on the city page.
Is Naugatuck High School a good school?
Naugatuck High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Naugatuck School District?
Besides Naugatuck High School, Naugatuck School District also operates City Hill Middle School (614 students), Maple Hill School (464 students), and Hop Brook Elementary School (312 students). See the Naugatuck School District district page for the complete list.
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