Enrollment
1,494
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090309000655
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
112.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norwalk High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norwalk High School
Norwalk High School is a large high school in Norwalk, Connecticut, enrolling 1,494 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,494 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 26 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #25, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (22%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 31 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Norwalk's high schools, it stands alongside Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students): Norwalk High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 14.6:1).
Norwalk School District also operates Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students) and West Rocks Middle School (657 students) alongside Norwalk 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 Norwalk High School compares
Norwalk 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,610
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwalk School District, which includes Norwalk High School.
$25,610
Per student
+7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.3%
State 23.3%
Federal 7.4%
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 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
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
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 (~1,494 students)
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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.
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 45/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Norwalk High School a good school?
Norwalk High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut. 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 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.
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