- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South Windsor, CT
South Windsor High School
Federal NCES profile for South Windsor High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090417000826
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Windsor High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in South Windsor · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South Windsor High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Windsor High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in South Windsor, CT.
School address
District: South Windsor School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090417000826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
South Windsor High School held near 1,381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+52 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 121.0 → 122.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+52 students YoY 090417000826 · South Windsor, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,442 enr · 12:1 · 12.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Timothy Edwards School (1,221 students)
South Windsor High School held near 1,381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+52 headcount). Teacher FTE added 121.0 → 122.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
South Windsor High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Windsor High School
1,442 students
- Timothy Edward
Timothy Edwards School
1,221 students
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley School
736 students
- Orchard Hill S
Orchard Hill School
623 students
- Eli Terry Scho 489
Eli Terry School
489 students
- Philip R. Smit 468
Philip R. Smith School
468 students
What this shows South Windsor High School reports 1,442 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Windsor High School compares
South Windsor 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 67% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,442 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,442
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.8%
Asian 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, South Windsor High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for South Windsor School District reports $20,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Windsor High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Edwards School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eli Terry School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Philip R. Smith School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Windsor High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~1,442 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Windsor High School
How many students attend South Windsor High School?
South Windsor High School has 1,442 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Windsor, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,329 (2022-23) → 1,381 (2023-24), nearly flat (+52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Windsor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Windsor High School is 12:1, which is 1% 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 South Windsor High School?
12.1% of students at South Windsor High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Windsor High School?
The largest demographic group at South Windsor High School is White at 43.8% of enrollment, in South Windsor, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Windsor High School?
South Windsor High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 South Windsor High School rank among public schools in South Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, South Windsor High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in South Windsor, 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 South Windsor on the city page.
What other schools are in South Windsor School District?
Besides South Windsor High School, South Windsor School District also operates Timothy Edwards School (1,221 students), Pleasant Valley School (736 students), and Orchard Hill School (623 students). See the South Windsor School District district page for the complete list.