Enrollment
432
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · North Branford, CT
North Branford High School
Federal NCES profile for North Branford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090297000621
👥 S:T ratio 65
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Branford High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in North Branford · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Branford High School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Branford High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in North Branford, CT.
School address
District: North Branford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090297000621 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Branford High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Branford High School
North Branford High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in North Branford, Connecticut, enrolling 432 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.8:1, North Branford High School is leaner than roughly 91% of Connecticut schools and 27% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 296 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #150.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 144 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
North Branford School District also operates Jerome Harrison School (385 students) and Totoket Valley Elementary School (368 students) alongside North Branford 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 North Branford High School compares
North Branford 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 53% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 9% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$24,212
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Asian 2.5%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, North Branford High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Branford School District, which includes North Branford High School.
$24,212
Per student
+1%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.0%
State 22.4%
Federal 3.7%
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 North Branford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome Harrison School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Totoket Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Branford Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Branford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~432 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Branford High School
How many students attend North Branford High School?
North Branford High School has 432 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Branford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Branford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Branford High School is 8.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 44% 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 North Branford High School?
17.1% of students at North Branford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Branford High School?
The largest demographic group at North Branford High School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in North Branford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Branford High School?
North Branford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 North Branford High School rank among public schools in North Branford?
By Resource Investment Index, North Branford High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in North Branford, 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 North Branford on the city page.
Is North Branford High School a good school?
North Branford High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% 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 North Branford School District?
Besides North Branford High School, North Branford School District also operates Jerome Harrison School (385 students), Totoket Valley Elementary School (368 students), and North Branford Intermediate School (352 students). See the North Branford School District district page for the complete list.
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