Enrollment
1,255
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090288000610
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 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 56/100 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
- 56
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newington High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newington High School
Newington High School is a large high school in Newington, Connecticut, enrolling 1,255 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.9% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,255 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 52 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #33.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 179 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 19 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Newington School District also operates John Wallace Middle School (610 students) and Martin Kellogg Middle School (567 students) alongside Newington 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 Newington High School compares
Newington 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,960
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newington School District, which includes Newington High School.
$23,960
Per student
+0%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.6%
State 31.6%
Federal 4.8%
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 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
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
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 (~1,255 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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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.
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 56/100 (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 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.
Is Newington High School a good school?
Newington High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut. 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 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.
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