Enrollment
383
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Windsor Locks, CT
Windsor Locks High School
Federal NCES profile for Windsor Locks High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090525001100
👥 S:T ratio 68
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windsor Locks High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Windsor Locks · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Windsor Locks High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windsor Locks High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Windsor Locks, CT.
School address
District: Windsor Locks School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090525001100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Windsor Locks High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Windsor Locks High School
Windsor Locks High School is a mid-sized high school in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, enrolling 383 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8:1, Windsor Locks High School is leaner than roughly 97% of Connecticut schools and 34% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.2% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 241 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #126.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 128 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 97 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 383 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Windsor Locks School District also operates North Street School (396 students) and Windsor Locks Middle School (314 students) alongside Windsor Locks 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 Locks High School compares
Windsor Locks 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 34% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 6% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 56% | - | - |
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.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
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
31.9%
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
$28,188
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 128 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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
White 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
African American 13.1%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Windsor Locks High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Windsor Locks School District, which includes Windsor Locks High School.
$28,188
Per student
+18%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+70%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.1%
State 28.2%
Federal 7.6%
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 Locks High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windsor Locks Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windsor Locks High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~383 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Windsor Locks High School
How many students attend Windsor Locks High School?
Windsor Locks High School has 383 students enrolled. It is a high school in Windsor Locks, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windsor Locks High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Windsor Locks 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 Windsor Locks High School?
34.2% of students at Windsor Locks High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windsor Locks High School?
The largest demographic group at Windsor Locks High School is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Windsor Locks, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windsor Locks High School?
Windsor Locks High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Locks High School rank among public schools in Windsor Locks?
By Resource Investment Index, Windsor Locks High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Windsor Locks, 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 Locks on the city page.
Is Windsor Locks High School a good school?
Windsor Locks High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Connecticut schools. 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 Locks School District?
Besides Windsor Locks High School, Windsor Locks School District also operates North Street School (396 students), Windsor Locks Middle School (314 students), and South Elementary School (285 students). See the Windsor Locks School District district page for the complete list.
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