- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Norwich, CT
Norwich Technical High School
Federal NCES profile for Norwich Technical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090000201147
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwich Technical High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Norwich · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Norwich Technical High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwich Technical High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Norwich, CT.
School address
NCES ID 090000201147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Norwich Technical High School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.1 → 59.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 090000201147 · Norwich, CT High · MID · TRAD
649 enr · 11.2:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: W. F. Kaynor Technical High School (831 students)
Norwich Technical High School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.1 → 59.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Norwich Technical High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- W. F. Kaynor T
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
831 students
- Bullard-Havens
Bullard-Havens Technical High School
819 students
- H. C. Wilcox T
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School
753 students
- Platt Technica
Platt Technical High School
749 students
- A. I. Prince T
A. I. Prince Technical High School
725 students
- This school
Norwich Technical High School
649 students
What this shows Norwich Technical High School reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norwich Technical High School compares
Norwich Technical 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 9% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$28,755
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 4.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Norwich Technical High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Connecticut Technical Education and Career System reports $28,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norwich Technical High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. F. Kaynor Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullard-Havens Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H. C. Wilcox Technical High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Platt Technical High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A. I. Prince Technical High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwich Technical High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Norwich
2 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 (~649 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Norwich Technical High School
How many students attend Norwich Technical High School?
Norwich Technical High School has 649 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norwich, CT. CCD year-over-year: 661 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwich Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwich Technical High School is 11.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norwich Technical High School?
33.3% of students at Norwich Technical High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwich Technical High School?
The largest demographic group at Norwich Technical High School is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Norwich, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwich Technical High School?
Norwich Technical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Technical High School rank among high schools in Norwich?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwich Technical High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Norwich, 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 Norwich on the city page.
What other schools are in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System?
Besides Norwich Technical High School, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System also operates W. F. Kaynor Technical High School (831 students), Bullard-Havens Technical High School (819 students), and H. C. Wilcox Technical High School (753 students). See the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System district page for the complete list.