Enrollment
1,442
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090417000826
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 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 56/100 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
- 56
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
120.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Windsor High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Windsor High School
South Windsor High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in South Windsor, Connecticut, enrolling 1,442 students.
At 12:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,442 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #27, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Asian (33%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
South Windsor School District also operates Timothy Edwards School (1,221 students) and Pleasant Valley School (736 students) alongside South Windsor 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 South Windsor High School compares
South Windsor 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,942
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Windsor School District, which includes South Windsor High School.
$19,942
Per student
-16%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.8%
State 24.7%
Federal 3.5%
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 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
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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
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 (~1,442 students)
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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.
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 56/100 (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 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.
Is South Windsor High School a good school?
South Windsor High School earns 56/100 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 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.
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