- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090501001046
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 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 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Weston · Resource Index
- 70
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Weston High School held near 709 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.4 → 63.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 090501001046 · Weston, CT High · MID · TRAD
691 enr · 10.6:1 · 0.8% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Weston Intermediate School (478 students)
Weston High School held near 709 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.4 → 63.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Weston High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Weston High School
691 students
- Weston Interme
Weston Intermediate School
478 students
- Weston Middle
Weston Middle School
474 students
- Hurlbutt Eleme
Hurlbutt Elementary School
443 students
What this shows Weston High School reports 691 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weston High School compares
Weston 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 | 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 methodology
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
$28,431
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
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.
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
District finance for Weston School District reports $28,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~691 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 722 (2022-23) → 709 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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 70/100 (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 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.
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.