Enrollment
516
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362133003039
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norwich High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norwich High School
Norwich High School is a mid-sized high school in Norwich, New York, enrolling 516 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.5% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 516 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 872 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #414.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 129 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Norwich City School District spends $20,451 per pupil, 23% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 134 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 516 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Norwich City School District also operates Stanford J Gibson Primary School (388 students) and Norwich Middle School (381 students) alongside Norwich 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 Norwich High School compares
Norwich High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,451
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwich City School District, which includes Norwich High School.
$20,451
Per student
-23%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 62.7%
Federal 15.1%
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 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
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~516 students)
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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.
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 35/100 (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 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.
Is Norwich High School a good school?
Norwich High School earns 35/100 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. 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 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.
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