- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Southington, CT
Southington High School
Federal NCES profile for Southington 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 090423000838
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southington High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Southington · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southington High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southington High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Southington, CT.
School address
District: Southington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090423000838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Southington High School held near 1,920 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 150.7 → 142.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 090423000838 · Southington, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,905 enr · 12.7:1 · 16.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School (671 students)
Southington High School held near 1,920 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 150.7 → 142.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Southington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southington High School
1,905 students
- Joseph a. Depa 671
Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School
671 students
- John F. Kenned 659
John F. Kennedy Middle School
659 students
- Derynoski Elem 549
Derynoski Elementary School
549 students
- Thalberg Eleme 443
Thalberg Elementary School
443 students
- Hatton Element 320
Hatton Elementary School
320 students
What this shows Southington High School reports 1,905 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southington High School compares
Southington 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.6% | ▼ 54% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,905 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,905
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 71% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,700
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Southington High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
District finance for Southington School District reports $20,700 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Derynoski Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thalberg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hatton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~1,905 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southington High School
How many students attend Southington High School?
Southington High School has 1,905 students enrolled. It is a high school in Southington, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,945 (2022-23) → 1,920 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southington High School is 12.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southington High School?
16.6% of students at Southington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southington High School?
The largest demographic group at Southington High School is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Southington, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southington High School?
Southington 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 Southington High School rank among public schools in Southington?
By Resource Investment Index, Southington High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Southington, 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 Southington on the city page.
What other schools are in Southington School District?
Besides Southington High School, Southington School District also operates Joseph a. Depaolo Middle School (671 students), John F. Kennedy Middle School (659 students), and Derynoski Elementary School (549 students). See the Southington School District district page for the complete list.