- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090522001096
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 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 55/100 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
- 55
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Windsor High School held near 1,119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 118.2 → 108.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 090522001096 · Windsor, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,095 enr · 9.3:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Sage Park Middle School (719 students)
Windsor High School held near 1,119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 118.2 → 108.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Windsor High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Windsor High School
1,095 students
- Sage Park Midd
Sage Park Middle School
719 students
- John F. Kenned 412
John F. Kennedy School
412 students
- Oliver Ellswor 378
Oliver Ellsworth School
378 students
- Poquonock Elem 328
Poquonock Elementary School
328 students
- Clover Street 276
Clover Street School
276 students
What this shows Windsor High School reports 1,095 students on the CCD universe file.
How Windsor High School compares
Windsor 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 | 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 methodology
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
$27,154
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
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.
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
District finance for Windsor School District reports $27,154 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,095 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,100 (2022-23) → 1,119 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
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 55/100 (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 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.
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.