- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Norwich, NY
Norwich High School
Federal NCES profile for Norwich High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362133003039
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwich High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Norwich · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Norwich High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwich High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Norwich, NY.
School address
District: Norwich City School District · New York
NCES ID 362133003039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Norwich High School shrank from 546 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 362133003039 · Norwich, NY High · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 12.6:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Stanford J Gibson Primary School (388 students)
Norwich High School shrank from 546 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Norwich High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Norwich High School
516 students
- Stanford J Gib
Stanford J Gibson Primary School
388 students
- Norwich Middle
Norwich Middle School
381 students
- Perry Browne I
Perry Browne Intermediate School
341 students
What this shows Norwich High School reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norwich High School compares
Norwich High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▼ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in New York - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.3%
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
$22,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 129 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Norwich High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Norwich City School District reports $22,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norwich High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford J Gibson Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwich Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Browne Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwich High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norwich High School
How many students attend Norwich High School?
Norwich High School has 516 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norwich, NY. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwich High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwich High School is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norwich High School?
46.5% of students at Norwich High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwich High School?
The largest demographic group at Norwich High School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Norwich, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwich High School?
Norwich High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Norwich High School rank among public schools in Norwich?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwich High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Norwich, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Norwich on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwich City School District?
Besides Norwich High School, Norwich City School District also operates Stanford J Gibson Primary School (388 students), Norwich Middle School (381 students), and Perry Browne Intermediate School (341 students). See the Norwich City School District district page for the complete list.