- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New London, CT
New London High School
Federal NCES profile for New London High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090282000595
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New London High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in New London · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
New London High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New London High School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in New London, CT.
School address
District: New London School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090282000595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
New London High School grew from 532 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 39.7 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 090282000595 · New London, CT High · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 15.5:1 · 82.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School (449 students)
New London High School grew from 532 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE added 39.7 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
New London High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
New London High School
605 students
- Winthrop Stem
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School
449 students
- Nathan Hale Ar
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
445 students
- C.B. Jennings
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
406 students
- Bennie Dover J
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
343 students
- New London Vis
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School
268 students
What this shows New London High School reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How New London High School compares
New London High 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 126% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 126% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 94% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$28,737
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 101 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.7%
African American 16.0%
Two or More 6.1%
White 5.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, New London High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for New London School District reports $28,737 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New London High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New London High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in New London
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 (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about New London High School
How many students attend New London High School?
New London High School has 605 students enrolled. It is a high school in New London, CT. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New London High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New London High School is 15.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New London High School?
82.1% of students at New London High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New London High School?
The largest demographic group at New London High School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment, in New London, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New London High School?
New London High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 New London High School rank among public schools in New London?
By Resource Investment Index, New London High School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in New London, 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 London on the city page.
What other schools are in New London School District?
Besides New London High School, New London School District also operates Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School (449 students), Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School (445 students), and C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet (406 students). See the New London School District district page for the complete list.