Enrollment
2,152
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090462000937
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 62/100 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
- 62
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
146.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trumbull High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trumbull High School
Trumbull High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Trumbull, Connecticut, enrolling 2,152 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.7:1 is larger than about 89% of Connecticut schools and 21% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,152 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 179 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Trumbull School District also operates Madison Middle School (857 students) and Hillcrest Middle School (792 students) alongside Trumbull 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 Trumbull High School compares
Trumbull 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,688
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trumbull School District, which includes Trumbull High School.
$20,688
Per student
-13%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.4%
State 17.0%
Federal 4.6%
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 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
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
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 (~2,152 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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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.
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 62/100 (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 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.
Is Trumbull High School a good school?
Trumbull High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut. 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 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.
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