- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winthrop, MA
Winthrop High School
Federal NCES profile for Winthrop High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 251317002180
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winthrop High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Massachusetts schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Winthrop · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 568
- students enrolled
Winthrop High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winthrop High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Winthrop, MA.
School address
District: Winthrop · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251317002180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Winthrop High School held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 251317002180 · Winthrop, MA High · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: William P. Gorman/Fort Banks Elementary (487 students)
Winthrop High School held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Winthrop High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Winthrop High School
568 students
- William P. Gor
William P. Gorman/Fort Banks Elementary
487 students
- Arthur T. Cumm
Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School
467 students
- Winthrop Middl
Winthrop Middle School
439 students
What this shows Winthrop High School reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winthrop High School compares
Winthrop High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$19,237
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 114 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Winthrop High School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Winthrop reports $19,237 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winthrop High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William P. Gorman/Fort Banks Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winthrop Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winthrop High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winthrop High School
How many students attend Winthrop High School?
Winthrop High School has 568 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winthrop, MA. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winthrop High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winthrop High School is 14.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winthrop High School?
The largest demographic group at Winthrop High School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Winthrop, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winthrop High School?
Winthrop High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Winthrop High School rank among public schools in Winthrop?
By Resource Investment Index, Winthrop High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Winthrop, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Winthrop?
Besides Winthrop High School, Winthrop also operates William P. Gorman/Fort Banks Elementary (487 students), Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School (467 students), and Winthrop Middle School (439 students). See the Winthrop district page for the complete list.