Enrollment
1,308
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Shelton, CT
Shelton High School
Federal NCES profile for Shelton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090405000806
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shelton High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Shelton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Shelton High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shelton High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Shelton, CT.
School address
District: Shelton School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090405000806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
99.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shelton High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shelton High School
Shelton High School is a large high school in Shelton, Connecticut, enrolling 1,308 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,308 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 47 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #34.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 187 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 287 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,308 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Shelton School District also operates Intermediate School (714 students) and Perry Hill Elementary School (711 students) alongside Shelton 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 Shelton High School compares
Shelton 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 37% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,308 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,308
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 77% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$20,037
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
171
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
African American 10.6%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Shelton 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 Shelton School District, which includes Shelton High School.
$20,037
Per student
-16%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.9%
State 23.7%
Federal 5.5%
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 Shelton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth Shelton School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mohegan School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Hill School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shelton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~1,308 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Shelton High School
How many students attend Shelton High School?
Shelton High School has 1,308 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shelton, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelton High School is 13.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shelton High School?
22.8% of students at Shelton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shelton High School?
The largest demographic group at Shelton High School is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Shelton, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelton High School?
Shelton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Shelton High School rank among public schools in Shelton?
By Resource Investment Index, Shelton High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Shelton, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Shelton on the city page.
Is Shelton High School a good school?
Shelton High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut. 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 Shelton School District?
Besides Shelton High School, Shelton School District also operates Intermediate School (714 students), Perry Hill Elementary School (711 students), and Elizabeth Shelton School (405 students). See the Shelton School District district page for the complete list.
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