- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winchester, MA
Winchester High School
Federal NCES profile for Winchester High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 251311002174
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winchester High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 1,404
- students enrolled
Winchester High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winchester High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Winchester, MA.
School address
District: Winchester · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251311002174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Winchester High School held near 1,372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 95.0 → 92.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 251311002174 · Winchester, MA High · MID · TRAD
1,404 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccall Middle (1,036 students)
Winchester High School held near 1,372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 95.0 → 92.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Winchester High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Winchester High School
1,404 students
- Mccall Middle
Mccall Middle
1,036 students
- Vinson-Owen El 441
Vinson-Owen Elementary
441 students
- Lynch Elementa 426
Lynch Elementary
426 students
- Ambrose Elemen 398
Ambrose Elementary
398 students
- Muraco Element 352
Muraco Elementary
352 students
What this shows Winchester High School reports 1,404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winchester High School compares
Winchester High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,404 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,404
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$19,628
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.6 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
Asian 21.3%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Winchester High School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Winchester reports $19,628 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winchester High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccall Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vinson-Owen Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynch Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ambrose Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Muraco Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winchester High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~1,404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winchester High School
How many students attend Winchester High School?
Winchester High School has 1,404 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winchester, MA. CCD year-over-year: 1,383 (2022-23) → 1,372 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winchester High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winchester High School is 14.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winchester High School?
The largest demographic group at Winchester High School is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Winchester, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winchester High School?
Winchester High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Winchester High School rank among public schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Winchester High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Winchester, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Winchester?
Besides Winchester High School, Winchester also operates Mccall Middle (1,036 students), Vinson-Owen Elementary (441 students), and Lynch Elementary (426 students). See the Winchester district page for the complete list.