- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Willimantic, CT
Windham High School
Federal NCES profile for Windham High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090519001086
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windham High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Willimantic · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Windham High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windham High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Willimantic, CT.
School address
District: Windham School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090519001086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Windham High School held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 79.4 → 62.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 090519001086 · Willimantic, CT High · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 8:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Windham Middle School (583 students)
Windham High School held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 79.4 → 62.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Windham High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Windham High School
633 students
- Windham Middle
Windham Middle School
583 students
- Charles H. Bar
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy
535 students
- North Windham
North Windham School
445 students
- Natchaug Schoo 234
Natchaug School
234 students
- W. B. Sweeney 212
W. B. Sweeney School
212 students
What this shows Windham High School reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Windham High School compares
Windham 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 34% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 84% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 3% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,776
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.7%
White 12.0%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Windham High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Windham School District reports $25,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Windham High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Windham School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natchaug School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W. B. Sweeney School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windham High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Willimantic
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~633 students)
Frequently asked questions about Windham High School
How many students attend Windham High School?
Windham High School has 633 students enrolled. It is a high school in Willimantic, CT. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 675 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windham High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Windham High School is 8:1, which is 34% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 49% 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 Windham High School?
67.1% of students at Windham High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windham High School?
The largest demographic group at Windham High School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment, in Willimantic, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windham High School?
Windham High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Windham High School rank among high schools in Willimantic?
By Resource Investment Index, Windham High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Willimantic, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Willimantic on the city page.
What other schools are in Windham School District?
Besides Windham High School, Windham School District also operates Windham Middle School (583 students), Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy (535 students), and North Windham School (445 students). See the Windham School District district page for the complete list.