- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winsted, CT
Northwestern Regional High School
Federal NCES profile for Northwestern Regional High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090372000771
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwestern Regional High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Connecticut schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Winsted · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwestern Regional High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Regional High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Winsted, CT.
School address
District: Regional School District 07 · Connecticut
NCES ID 090372000771 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Northwestern Regional High School shrank from 564 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 59.4 → 60.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 090372000771 · Winsted, CT High · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 9.1:1 · 15.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwestern Regional Middle School (218 students)
Northwestern Regional High School shrank from 564 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 59.4 → 60.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
How Northwestern Regional High School compares
Northwestern Regional High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 57% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 11% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$27,379
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 134 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Northwestern Regional High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Regional School District 07 reports $27,379 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwestern Regional High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Regional Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwestern Regional High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in Winsted
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~536 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern Regional High School
How many students attend Northwestern Regional High School?
Northwestern Regional High School has 536 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winsted, CT. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Regional High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Regional High School is 9.1:1, which is 25% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 42% 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 Northwestern Regional High School?
15.6% of students at Northwestern Regional High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwestern Regional High School?
The largest demographic group at Northwestern Regional High School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Winsted, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwestern Regional High School?
Northwestern Regional High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Northwestern Regional High School rank among public schools in Winsted?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Regional High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Winsted, 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 Winsted on the city page.
What other schools are in Regional School District 07?
Besides Northwestern Regional High School, Regional School District 07 also operates Northwestern Regional Middle School (218 students). See the Regional School District 07 district page for the complete list.