- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Fairfield, CT
New Fairfield High School
Federal NCES profile for New Fairfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090273000537
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Fairfield High School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in New Fairfield · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
New Fairfield High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Fairfield High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in New Fairfield, CT.
School address
District: New Fairfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090273000537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
New Fairfield High School held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.4 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 090273000537 · New Fairfield, CT High · MID · TRAD
693 enr · 11.2:1 · 11.2% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Meeting House Hill School (946 students)
New Fairfield High School held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.4 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
New Fairfield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meeting House
Meeting House Hill School
946 students
- This school
New Fairfield High School
693 students
- Consolidated S
Consolidated School
483 students
- New Fairfield
New Fairfield Middle School
464 students
What this shows New Fairfield High School reports 693 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Fairfield High School compares
New Fairfield 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 69% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 693 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
693
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,399
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
Counselors4.8 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, New Fairfield High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Fairfield School District reports $25,399 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Fairfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting House Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Consolidated School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Fairfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Fairfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~693 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about New Fairfield High School
How many students attend New Fairfield High School?
New Fairfield High School has 693 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Fairfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 686 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Fairfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Fairfield High School is 11.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Fairfield High School?
11.2% of students at New Fairfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Fairfield High School?
The largest demographic group at New Fairfield High School is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in New Fairfield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Fairfield High School?
New Fairfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 New Fairfield High School rank among public schools in New Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, New Fairfield High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in New Fairfield, 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 New Fairfield School District?
Besides New Fairfield High School, New Fairfield School District also operates Meeting House Hill School (946 students), Consolidated School (483 students), and New Fairfield Middle School (464 students). See the New Fairfield School District district page for the complete list.