- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Norwell, MA
Norwell High
Federal NCES profile for Norwell High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250903001455
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwell High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Norwell · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 601
- students enrolled
Norwell High has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwell High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Norwell, MA.
School address
District: Norwell · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250903001455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Norwell High held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 50.9 → 50.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 250903001455 · Norwell, MA High · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 12:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: William G Vinal (556 students)
Norwell High held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 50.9 → 50.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Norwell High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Norwell High
601 students
- William G Vina
William G Vinal
556 students
- Grace Farrar C
Grace Farrar Cole
528 students
- Norwell Middle
Norwell Middle School
509 students
What this shows Norwell High reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norwell High compares
Norwell High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$19,734
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Norwell High is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Norwell reports $19,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norwell High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William G Vinal | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace Farrar Cole | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwell Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwell High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norwell High
How many students attend Norwell High?
Norwell High has 601 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norwell, MA. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwell High?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwell High is 12:1, which is 2% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwell High?
The largest demographic group at Norwell High is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Norwell, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwell High?
Norwell High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Norwell High rank among public schools in Norwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwell High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Norwell, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Norwell on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwell?
Besides Norwell High, Norwell also operates William G Vinal (556 students), Grace Farrar Cole (528 students), and Norwell Middle School (509 students). See the Norwell district page for the complete list.