- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hebron, CT
Rham High School
Federal NCES profile for Rham High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090375000772
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rham High School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hebron · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.8:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rham High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rham High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hebron, CT.
School address
District: Regional School District 08 · Connecticut
NCES ID 090375000772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Rham High School held near 779 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.3 → 80.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 090375000772 · Hebron, CT High · MID · TRAD
714 enr · 7.8:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Rham Middle School (352 students)
Rham High School held near 779 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.3 → 80.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
How Rham High School compares
Rham 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 36% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 68% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 714 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
714
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 3% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,262
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Rham High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
District finance for Regional School District 08 reports $26,262 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rham High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rham Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rham High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~714 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rham High School
How many students attend Rham High School?
Rham High School has 714 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hebron, CT. CCD year-over-year: 819 (2022-23) → 779 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rham High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rham High School is 7.8:1, which is 36% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 50% 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 Rham High School?
11.6% of students at Rham High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rham High School?
The largest demographic group at Rham High School is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Hebron, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rham High School?
Rham High School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Rham High School rank among public schools in Hebron?
By Resource Investment Index, Rham High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hebron, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Regional School District 08?
Besides Rham High School, Regional School District 08 also operates Rham Middle School (352 students). See the Regional School District 08 district page for the complete list.