- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wilton, CT
Wilton High School
Federal NCES profile for Wilton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090513001076
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilton High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Wilton · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 8.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilton High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilton High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wilton, CT.
School address
District: Wilton School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090513001076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Wilton High School held near 1,244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 111.8 → 99.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 090513001076 · Wilton, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,202 enr · 10.8:1 · 8.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Middlebrook School (852 students)
Wilton High School held near 1,244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 111.8 → 99.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Wilton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wilton High School
1,202 students
- Middlebrook Sc
Middlebrook School
852 students
- Miller-Driscol
Miller-Driscoll School
845 students
- Cider Mill Sch
Cider Mill School
831 students
What this shows Wilton High School reports 1,202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilton High School compares
Wilton 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.4% | ▼ 77% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,202 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,202
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$26,848
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Asian 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Wilton High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
District finance for Wilton School District reports $26,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlebrook School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miller-Driscoll School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cider Mill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,202 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wilton High School
How many students attend Wilton High School?
Wilton High School has 1,202 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wilton, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,231 (2022-23) → 1,244 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilton High School is 10.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 31% 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 Wilton High School?
8.4% of students at Wilton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilton High School?
The largest demographic group at Wilton High School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Wilton, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilton High School?
Wilton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Wilton High School rank among public schools in Wilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilton High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wilton, 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 Wilton School District?
Besides Wilton High School, Wilton School District also operates Middlebrook School (852 students), Miller-Driscoll School (845 students), and Cider Mill School (831 students). See the Wilton School District district page for the complete list.