- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090297000621
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 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 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in North Branford · Resource Index
- 53
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
North Branford High School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.9 → 49.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 090297000621 · North Branford, CT High · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 8.8:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Jerome Harrison School (385 students)
North Branford High School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.9 → 49.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
North Branford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Branford High School
432 students
- Jerome Harriso
Jerome Harrison School
385 students
- Totoket Valley
Totoket Valley Elementary School
368 students
- North Branford
North Branford Intermediate School
352 students
What this shows North Branford High School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Branford High School compares
North Branford 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 | 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 methodology
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
$26,198
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for North Branford School District reports $26,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~432 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
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 53/100 (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 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.
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.