- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Britain, CT
New Britain High School
Federal NCES profile for New Britain 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 090267000521
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Britain High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #2 of 14
- public schools in New Britain · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
New Britain High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Britain High School ranks #2 of 14 public schools in New Britain, CT.
School address
District: New Britain School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090267000521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+67 students YoY
New Britain High School held near 2,398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+67 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 175.2 → 153.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+67 students YoY 090267000521 · New Britain, CT High · LARGE · TRAD
2,521 enr · 14.4:1 · 62.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Pulaski Middle School (839 students)
New Britain High School held near 2,398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+67 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 175.2 → 153.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
New Britain High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
New Britain High School
2,521 students
- Pulaski Middle 839
Pulaski Middle School
839 students
- Diloreto Eleme 819
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School
819 students
- Slade Middle S 781
Slade Middle School
781 students
- Smalley Elemen 594
Smalley Elementary School
594 students
- Lincoln Elemen 552
Lincoln Elementary School
552 students
What this shows New Britain High School reports 2,521 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Britain High School compares
New Britain 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 71% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,521 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,521
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 87% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$24,023
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
313
in-school suspensions + 311 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.3%
White 15.3%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, New Britain High School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Britain School District reports $24,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Britain High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Diloreto Elementary & Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slade Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smalley Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Britain High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in New Britain
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 (~2,521 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Britain High School
How many students attend New Britain High School?
New Britain High School has 2,521 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Britain, CT. CCD year-over-year: 2,331 (2022-23) → 2,398 (2023-24), nearly flat (+67).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Britain High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Britain High School is 14.4:1, which is 19% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Britain High School?
62.4% of students at New Britain High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Britain High School?
The largest demographic group at New Britain High School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment, in New Britain, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Britain High School?
New Britain High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Britain High School rank among public schools in New Britain?
By Resource Investment Index, New Britain High School ranks #2 of 14 public schools in New Britain, 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 New Britain on the city page.
What other schools are in New Britain School District?
Besides New Britain High School, New Britain School District also operates Pulaski Middle School (839 students), Diloreto Elementary & Middle School (819 students), and Slade Middle School (781 students). See the New Britain School District district page for the complete list.