- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Torrington, CT
Torrington High School
Federal NCES profile for Torrington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090459000924
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Torrington High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Torrington · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Torrington High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Torrington High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Torrington, CT.
School address
District: Torrington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090459000924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Torrington High School held near 1,012 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 87.6 → 86.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 090459000924 · Torrington, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,034 enr · 11.9:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrington Middle School (981 students)
Torrington High School held near 1,012 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 87.6 → 86.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Torrington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Torrington High School
1,034 students
- Torrington Mid
Torrington Middle School
981 students
- Torringford Sc
Torringford School
583 students
- Vogel-Wetmore
Vogel-Wetmore School
529 students
- Forbes School 309
Forbes School
309 students
- Southwest Scho 289
Southwest School
289 students
What this shows Torrington High School reports 1,034 students on the CCD universe file.
How Torrington High School compares
Torrington 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▲ 31% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | top 6% | - | - |
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.
1,034
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
24.9%
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
$24,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.1%
White 37.5%
African American 7.9%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Torrington High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Torrington School District reports $24,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Torrington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Torringford School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vogel-Wetmore School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forbes School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Torrington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Torrington
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,034 students)
Frequently asked questions about Torrington High School
How many students attend Torrington High School?
Torrington High School has 1,034 students enrolled. It is a high school in Torrington, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,010 (2022-23) → 1,012 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Torrington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Torrington 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 Torrington High School?
47.7% of students at Torrington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Torrington High School?
The largest demographic group at Torrington High School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.1% of enrollment, in Torrington, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Torrington High School?
Torrington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Torrington High School rank among public schools in Torrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Torrington High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Torrington, 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 Torrington on the city page.
What other schools are in Torrington School District?
Besides Torrington High School, Torrington School District also operates Torrington Middle School (981 students), Torringford School (583 students), and Vogel-Wetmore School (529 students). See the Torrington School District district page for the complete list.