- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newington, CT
Newington High School
Federal NCES profile for Newington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090288000610
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newington High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Newington · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Newington High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newington High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Newington, CT.
School address
District: Newington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090288000610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Newington High School held near 1,284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 92.6 → 91.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-43 students YoY 090288000610 · Newington, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,255 enr · 13.6:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: John Wallace Middle School (610 students)
Newington High School held near 1,284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 92.6 → 91.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Newington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Newington High School
1,255 students
- John Wallace M
John Wallace Middle School
610 students
- Martin Kellogg
Martin Kellogg Middle School
567 students
- Anna Reynolds 407
Anna Reynolds School
407 students
- John Paterson 394
John Paterson School
394 students
- Ruth Chaffee S 317
Ruth Chaffee School
317 students
What this shows Newington High School reports 1,255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newington High School compares
Newington 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 32% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,255 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,255
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,631
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
Asian 10.1%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Newington High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for Newington School District reports $24,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Wallace Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Kellogg Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anna Reynolds School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Paterson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruth Chaffee School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- 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 (~1,255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newington High School
How many students attend Newington High School?
Newington High School has 1,255 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newington, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,327 (2022-23) → 1,284 (2023-24), nearly flat (-43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newington High School is 13.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newington High School?
24.9% of students at Newington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newington High School?
The largest demographic group at Newington High School is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Newington, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newington High School?
Newington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Newington High School rank among public schools in Newington?
By Resource Investment Index, Newington High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Newington, 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 Newington on the city page.
What other schools are in Newington School District?
Besides Newington High School, Newington School District also operates John Wallace Middle School (610 students), Martin Kellogg Middle School (567 students), and Anna Reynolds School (407 students). See the Newington School District district page for the complete list.