Enrollment
691
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Weston, CT
Weston High School
Federal NCES profile for Weston High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 76/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090501001046
👥 S:T ratio 58
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weston High School earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Weston · Resource Index
- 76
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 0.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Weston High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weston High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Weston, CT.
School address
District: Weston School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090501001046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
0.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-98% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weston High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weston High School
Weston High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Weston, Connecticut, enrolling 691 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 0.8% free-meal eligibility runs 98% below the Connecticut average.
Enrollment of 691 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 109 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 115 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Weston School District also operates Weston Intermediate School (478 students) and Weston Middle School (474 students) alongside Weston 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 Weston High School compares
Weston 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.8% | ▼ 98% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 691 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
691
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
0.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 30% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$27,016
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 115 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Weston High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weston School District, which includes Weston High School.
$27,016
Per student
+13%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+63%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.8%
State 14.1%
Federal 1.1%
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 Weston High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weston Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hurlbutt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weston High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~691 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Weston High School
How many students attend Weston High School?
Weston High School has 691 students enrolled. It is a high school in Weston, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weston High School is 10.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 32% 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 Weston High School?
0.8% of students at Weston High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weston High School?
The largest demographic group at Weston High School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Weston, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weston High School?
Weston High School has a Resource Investment Index of 76/100 (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 Weston High School rank among public schools in Weston?
By Resource Investment Index, Weston High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Weston, 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 Weston on the city page.
Is Weston High School a good school?
Weston High School earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools. 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 Weston School District?
Besides Weston High School, Weston School District also operates Weston Intermediate School (478 students), Weston Middle School (474 students), and Hurlbutt Elementary School (443 students). See the Weston School District district page for the complete list.
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