- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090285000602
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
New Milford High School held near 1,207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 104.6 → 100.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 090285000602 · New Milford, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,150 enr · 11.1:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Schaghticoke Middle School (791 students)
New Milford High School held near 1,207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 104.6 → 100.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
New Milford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
New Milford High School
1,150 students
- Schaghticoke M
Schaghticoke Middle School
791 students
- Sarah Noble In
Sarah Noble Intermediate School
753 students
- Northville Ele 428
Northville Elementary School
428 students
- Hill and Plain 371
Hill and Plain School
371 students
What this shows New Milford High School reports 1,150 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Milford High School compares
New Milford 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$22,467
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
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.
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
District finance for New Milford School District reports $22,467 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,150 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,247 (2022-23) → 1,207 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
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 41/100 (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 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.
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.