Enrollment
605
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090282000595
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in New London · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+126% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New London High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at New London High School
New London High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in New London, Connecticut, enrolling 605 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Connecticut schools and 28% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 82.1% of students qualify for free meals, 126% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 605 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 69 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 101 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 211 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 605 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among New London's high schools, it stands alongside Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades (171 students): New London High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 8.6:1).
New London School District also operates Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School (449 students) and Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School (445 students) alongside New London 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 New London High School compares
New London 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,532
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New London School District, which includes New London High School.
$24,532
Per student
+3%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 70.2%
Federal 7.7%
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 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
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
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 (~605 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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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.
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 39/100 (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 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.
Is New London High School a good school?
New London High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools. 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 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.
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