- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wethersfield, CT
Wethersfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Wethersfield 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 090507001068
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wethersfield High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Wethersfield · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wethersfield High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wethersfield High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Wethersfield, CT.
School address
District: Wethersfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090507001068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Wethersfield High School held near 1,126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 86.0 → 84.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 090507001068 · Wethersfield, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,146 enr · 13.3:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Silas Deane Middle School (546 students)
Wethersfield High School held near 1,126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 86.0 → 84.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Wethersfield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wethersfield High School
1,146 students
- Silas Deane Mi
Silas Deane Middle School
546 students
- Highcrest Scho 429
Highcrest School
429 students
- Emerson-Willia 408
Emerson-Williams School
408 students
- Samuel B. Webb 342
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School
342 students
- Alfred W. Hanm 280
Alfred W. Hanmer School
280 students
What this shows Wethersfield High School reports 1,146 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wethersfield High School compares
Wethersfield 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 49% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,146 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,146
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$22,484
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
African American 5.1%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Wethersfield High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Wethersfield School District reports $22,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wethersfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silas Deane Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highcrest School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson-Williams School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samuel B. Webb Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alfred W. Hanmer School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wethersfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~1,146 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wethersfield High School
How many students attend Wethersfield High School?
Wethersfield High School has 1,146 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wethersfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,151 (2022-23) → 1,126 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wethersfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wethersfield High School is 13.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wethersfield High School?
18.4% of students at Wethersfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wethersfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Wethersfield High School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Wethersfield, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wethersfield High School?
Wethersfield 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 Wethersfield High School rank among public schools in Wethersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Wethersfield High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Wethersfield, 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 Wethersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Wethersfield School District?
Besides Wethersfield High School, Wethersfield School District also operates Silas Deane Middle School (546 students), Highcrest School (429 students), and Emerson-Williams School (408 students). See the Wethersfield School District district page for the complete list.