Enrollment
1,187
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Simsbury, CT
Simsbury High School
Federal NCES profile for Simsbury High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090411000813
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simsbury High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Simsbury · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Simsbury High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simsbury High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Simsbury, CT.
School address
District: Simsbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090411000813 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Simsbury High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Simsbury High School
Simsbury High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Simsbury, Connecticut, enrolling 1,187 students.
At 11.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.3% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Connecticut average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,187 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #31.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 147 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Simsbury School District also operates Squadron Line School (710 students) and Henry James Memorial School (685 students) alongside Simsbury 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 Simsbury High School compares
Simsbury 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 69% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,187 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,187
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,884
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
Counselors8.1 FTE
Per 147 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 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 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Asian 7.3%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Simsbury High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Simsbury School District, which includes Simsbury High School.
$22,884
Per student
-4%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.7%
State 23.1%
Federal 4.2%
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 Simsbury High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squadron Line School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry James Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Latimer Lane School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tootin' Hills School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simsbury High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,187 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Simsbury High School
How many students attend Simsbury High School?
Simsbury High School has 1,187 students enrolled. It is a high school in Simsbury, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simsbury High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Simsbury High School is 11.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 24% 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 Simsbury High School?
11.3% of students at Simsbury High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simsbury High School?
The largest demographic group at Simsbury High School is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Simsbury, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simsbury High School?
Simsbury High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Simsbury High School rank among public schools in Simsbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Simsbury High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Simsbury, 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 Simsbury on the city page.
Is Simsbury High School a good school?
Simsbury High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 Simsbury School District?
Besides Simsbury High School, Simsbury School District also operates Squadron Line School (710 students), Henry James Memorial School (685 students), and Latimer Lane School (483 students). See the Simsbury School District district page for the complete list.
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