Enrollment
510
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Willimantic, CT
Windham Technical High School
Federal NCES profile for Windham Technical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090000201152
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windham Technical High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Willimantic · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Windham Technical High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windham Technical High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Willimantic, CT.
School address
NCES ID 090000201152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Windham Technical High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Windham Technical High School
Windham Technical High School is a mid-sized high school in Willimantic, Connecticut, enrolling 510 students.
At 11.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.7% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 510 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 237 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #129.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 170 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Connecticut Technical Education and Career System spends $489 per pupil, 98% below the Connecticut average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Willimantic's high schools, it stands alongside Windham High School (633 students): Windham Technical High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.6:1 vs 8:1).
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System also operates W. F. Kaynor Technical High School (831 students) and Bullard-Havens Technical High School (819 students) alongside Windham Technical High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Windham Technical High School compares
Windham Technical High School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$489
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Windham Technical High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, which includes Windham Technical High School.
$489
Per student
-98%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
-97%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.6%
State 86.4%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Windham Technical High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. F. Kaynor Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullard-Havens Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H. C. Wilcox Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Platt Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A. I. Prince Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windham Technical High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Willimantic
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~510 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Windham Technical High School
How many students attend Windham Technical High School?
Windham Technical High School has 510 students enrolled. It is a high school in Willimantic, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windham Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Windham Technical High School is 11.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 26% 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 Technical High School?
31.7% of students at Windham Technical High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windham Technical High School?
The largest demographic group at Windham Technical High School is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Willimantic, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windham Technical High School?
Windham Technical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Windham Technical High School rank among high schools in Willimantic?
By Resource Investment Index, Windham Technical High School ranks #1 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.
Is Windham Technical High School a good school?
Windham Technical High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System?
Besides Windham Technical High School, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System also operates W. F. Kaynor Technical High School (831 students), Bullard-Havens Technical High School (819 students), and H. C. Wilcox Technical High School (753 students). See the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System district page for the complete list.
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