- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Norwalk, CT
Norwalk High School
Federal NCES profile for Norwalk High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090309000655
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwalk High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Norwalk High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwalk High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Norwalk, CT.
School address
District: Norwalk School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090309000655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Norwalk High School held near 1,547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+63 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 113.0 → 112.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+63 students YoY 090309000655 · Norwalk, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,494 enr · 13.3:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students)
Norwalk High School held near 1,547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+63 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 113.0 → 112.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Norwalk High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brien Mcmahon
Brien Mcmahon High School
1,739 students
- This school
Norwalk High School
1,494 students
- West Rocks Mid 657
West Rocks Middle School
657 students
- Ponus Ridge St 637
Ponus Ridge Steam Academy
637 students
- Nathan Hale Mi 499
Nathan Hale Middle School
499 students
- Roton Middle S 463
Roton Middle School
463 students
What this shows Norwalk High School reports 1,494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norwalk High School compares
Norwalk 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▲ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,494 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,494
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.2%
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
$26,420
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.2%
White 22.3%
African American 14.9%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Norwalk High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
District finance for Norwalk School District reports $26,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norwalk High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brien Mcmahon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Rocks Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ponus Ridge Steam Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwalk High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Norwalk
3 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 (~1,494 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norwalk High School
How many students attend Norwalk High School?
Norwalk High School has 1,494 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norwalk, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,484 (2022-23) → 1,547 (2023-24), nearly flat (+63).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwalk High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwalk High School is 13.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norwalk High School?
42.4% of students at Norwalk High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwalk High School?
The largest demographic group at Norwalk High School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwalk High School?
Norwalk High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Norwalk High School rank among high schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwalk High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Norwalk, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Norwalk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwalk School District?
Besides Norwalk High School, Norwalk School District also operates Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students), West Rocks Middle School (657 students), and Ponus Ridge Steam Academy (637 students). See the Norwalk School District district page for the complete list.