Enrollment
942
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Groton, CT
Robert E. Fitch High School
Federal NCES profile for Robert E. Fitch High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090177000318
👥 S:T ratio 60
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert E. Fitch High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Groton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert E. Fitch High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert E. Fitch High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Groton, CT.
School address
District: Groton School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090177000318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert E. Fitch High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert E. Fitch High School
Robert E. Fitch High School is a large high school in Groton, Connecticut, enrolling 942 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.0% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 92% of state schools at 942 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 89 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #60.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 157 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 197 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 942 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Groton's high schools, it stands alongside Ella T. Grasso Technical High School (684 students): Robert E. Fitch High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.9:1 vs 14.3:1).
Groton School District also operates Groton Middle School (884 students) and Mystic River Magnet School (520 students) alongside Robert E. Fitch 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 Robert E. Fitch High School compares
Robert E. Fitch High School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 7% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 942 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
942
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$23,574
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
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 42.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
Two or More 13.5%
African American 9.1%
Asian 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Robert E. Fitch High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Groton School District, which includes Robert E. Fitch High School.
$23,574
Per student
-1%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 45.0%
Federal 6.5%
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 Robert E. Fitch High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mystic River Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thames River Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Academy Magnet School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert E. Fitch High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Groton
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~942 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert E. Fitch High School
How many students attend Robert E. Fitch High School?
Robert E. Fitch High School has 942 students enrolled. It is a high school in Groton, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert E. Fitch High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert E. Fitch High School is 9.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 37% 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 Robert E. Fitch High School?
34.0% of students at Robert E. Fitch High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert E. Fitch High School?
The largest demographic group at Robert E. Fitch High School is White at 42.6% of enrollment, in Groton, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert E. Fitch High School?
Robert E. Fitch High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Robert E. Fitch High School rank among high schools in Groton?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert E. Fitch High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Groton, 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 Groton on the city page.
Is Robert E. Fitch High School a good school?
Robert E. Fitch High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut 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 Groton School District?
Besides Robert E. Fitch High School, Groton School District also operates Groton Middle School (884 students), Mystic River Magnet School (520 students), and Thames River Magnet School (501 students). See the Groton School District district page for the complete list.
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