- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090264000505
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Naugatuck High School held near 1,272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.4 → 77.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 090264000505 · Naugatuck, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,202 enr · 13.2:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: City Hill Middle School (614 students)
Naugatuck High School held near 1,272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.4 → 77.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Naugatuck High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Naugatuck High School
1,202 students
- City Hill Midd
City Hill Middle School
614 students
- Maple Hill Sch 464
Maple Hill School
464 students
- Hop Brook Elem 312
Hop Brook Elementary School
312 students
- Cross Street I 311
Cross Street Intermediate School
311 students
- Hillside Inter 292
Hillside Intermediate School
292 students
What this shows Naugatuck High School reports 1,202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Naugatuck High School compares
Naugatuck High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,600
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
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.
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
District finance for Naugatuck School District reports $20,600 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,202 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,288 (2022-23) → 1,272 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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 41/100 (typical 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 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.
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.