- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Westbrook, CT
Westbrook High School
Federal NCES profile for Westbrook High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090498001044
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westbrook High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Westbrook · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.7:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Westbrook High School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westbrook High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Westbrook, CT.
School address
District: Westbrook School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090498001044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Westbrook High School shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 090498001044 · Westbrook, CT High · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 5.7:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Daisy Ingraham School (292 students)
Westbrook High School shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Westbrook High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daisy Ingraham
Daisy Ingraham School
292 students
- This school
Westbrook High School
166 students
- Westbrook Midd
Westbrook Middle School
126 students
What this shows Westbrook High School reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westbrook High School compares
Westbrook High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.7:1 | ▼ 53% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 40% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.7:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
5.7:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 1% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$35,786
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Westbrook High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Westbrook School District reports $35,786 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westbrook High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Ingraham School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westbrook Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westbrook High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Resource Index
- 81/100
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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westbrook High School
How many students attend Westbrook High School?
Westbrook High School has 166 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westbrook, CT. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westbrook High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westbrook High School is 5.7:1, which is 53% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 64% 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 Westbrook High School?
21.8% of students at Westbrook High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westbrook High School?
The largest demographic group at Westbrook High School is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in Westbrook, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westbrook High School?
Westbrook High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Westbrook High School rank among public schools in Westbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Westbrook High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Westbrook, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Westbrook School District?
Besides Westbrook High School, Westbrook School District also operates Daisy Ingraham School (292 students) and Westbrook Middle School (126 students). See the Westbrook School District district page for the complete list.