Enrollment
1,095
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Windsor, CT
Windsor High School
Federal NCES profile for Windsor 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 090522001096
👥 S:T ratio 63
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windsor High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Windsor · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Windsor High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windsor High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Windsor, CT.
School address
District: Windsor School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090522001096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
118.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Windsor High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Windsor High School
Windsor High School is a large high school in Windsor, Connecticut, enrolling 1,095 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.3:1, Windsor High School is leaner than roughly 87% of Connecticut schools and 23% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
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.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,095 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 63 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 183 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 303 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,095 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Windsor School District also operates Sage Park Middle School (719 students) and John F. Kennedy School (412 students) alongside Windsor 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 Windsor High School compares
Windsor 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,095 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,095
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$27,518
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
118
in-school suspensions + 185 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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
African American 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
White 18.1%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Windsor High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Windsor School District, which includes Windsor High School.
$27,518
Per student
+15%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+66%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.9%
State 27.9%
Federal 7.2%
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 Windsor High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Park Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oliver Ellsworth School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poquonock Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clover Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windsor High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~1,095 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Windsor High School
How many students attend Windsor High School?
Windsor High School has 1,095 students enrolled. It is a high school in Windsor, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windsor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Windsor High School is 9.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 41% 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 Windsor High School?
31.7% of students at Windsor High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windsor High School?
The largest demographic group at Windsor High School is African American at 47.5% of enrollment, in Windsor, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windsor High School?
Windsor High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Windsor High School rank among public schools in Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, Windsor High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Windsor, 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 Windsor on the city page.
Is Windsor High School a good school?
Windsor High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut. 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 Windsor School District?
Besides Windsor High School, Windsor School District also operates Sage Park Middle School (719 students), John F. Kennedy School (412 students), and Oliver Ellsworth School (378 students). See the Windsor School District district page for the complete list.
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