Enrollment
1,150
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New Milford, CT
New Milford High School
Federal NCES profile for New Milford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090285000602
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Milford High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in New Milford · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
New Milford High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Milford High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in New Milford, CT.
School address
District: New Milford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090285000602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Milford High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Milford High School
New Milford High School is a large high school in New Milford, Connecticut, enrolling 1,150 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,150 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 72 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #67, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 144 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
New Milford School District also operates Schaghticoke Middle School (791 students) and Sarah Noble Intermediate School (753 students) alongside New Milford 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 Milford High School compares
New Milford 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 35% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,150 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,150
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$20,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 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
White 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
African American 4.9%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, New Milford High School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Milford School District, which includes New Milford High School.
$20,865
Per student
-13%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.6%
State 28.3%
Federal 6.1%
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 Milford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schaghticoke Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sarah Noble Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hill and Plain School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Milford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~1,150 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about New Milford High School
How many students attend New Milford High School?
New Milford High School has 1,150 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Milford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Milford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Milford High School is 11.1:1, which is 8% 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 Milford High School?
23.6% of students at New Milford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Milford High School?
The largest demographic group at New Milford High School is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in New Milford, 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 Milford High School?
New Milford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Milford High School rank among public schools in New Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, New Milford High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in New Milford, 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 Milford on the city page.
Is New Milford High School a good school?
New Milford High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut. 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 Milford School District?
Besides New Milford High School, New Milford School District also operates Schaghticoke Middle School (791 students), Sarah Noble Intermediate School (753 students), and Northville Elementary School (428 students). See the New Milford School District district page for the complete list.
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