- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Trumbull, CT
Trumbull High School
Federal NCES profile for Trumbull High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090462000937
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trumbull High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Trumbull · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Trumbull High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trumbull High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Trumbull, CT.
School address
District: Trumbull School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090462000937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Trumbull High School held near 2,155 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 146.9 → 146.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 090462000937 · Trumbull, CT High · LARGE · TRAD
2,152 enr · 14.7:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Middle School (857 students)
Trumbull High School held near 2,155 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 146.9 → 146.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Trumbull High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Trumbull High School
2,152 students
- Madison Middle 857
Madison Middle School
857 students
- Hillcrest Midd 792
Hillcrest Middle School
792 students
- Booth Hill Sch 522
Booth Hill School
522 students
- Frenchtown Ele 516
Frenchtown Elementary School
516 students
- Middlebrook Sc 502
Middlebrook School
502 students
What this shows Trumbull High School reports 2,152 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trumbull High School compares
Trumbull 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 62% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,152 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,152
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 89% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
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
$21,565
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
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Asian 10.6%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Trumbull High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
District finance for Trumbull School District reports $21,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Trumbull High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Booth Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frenchtown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middlebrook School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trumbull High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~2,152 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trumbull High School
How many students attend Trumbull High School?
Trumbull High School has 2,152 students enrolled. It is a high school in Trumbull, CT. CCD year-over-year: 2,134 (2022-23) → 2,155 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trumbull High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trumbull High School is 14.7:1, which is 21% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trumbull High School?
13.9% of students at Trumbull High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trumbull High School?
The largest demographic group at Trumbull High School is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Trumbull, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trumbull High School?
Trumbull High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Trumbull High School rank among public schools in Trumbull?
By Resource Investment Index, Trumbull High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Trumbull, 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 Trumbull on the city page.
What other schools are in Trumbull School District?
Besides Trumbull High School, Trumbull School District also operates Madison Middle School (857 students), Hillcrest Middle School (792 students), and Booth Hill School (522 students). See the Trumbull School District district page for the complete list.