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Naugatuck High School

Grades 09–12 · Naugatuck, CT · NCES 090264000505

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543 Rubber Ave. · Naugatuck, CT 06770

At a glance

Reported students

1,202

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

78.9

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Connecticut high enrollment

82nd percentile

Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

311.5

Naugatuck High School: 1,202 reported students.

State peer staffing position

91st percentile

15.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
1,305
Teachers (FTE)
79
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1

What the reported data says about Naugatuck High School

Naugatuck High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Naugatuck. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Naugatuck School District. NCES reports 1,202 students for 2024–25.

Among 209 high schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 650 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, above the Connecticut median of 11.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (40.8%) and White (37.7%). English learners represent 6.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Naugatuck High School

  1. 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 78.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
6.4%
Students with disabilities
19.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch
54.2%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
5
Nurses (FTE)
3
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
3

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White37.7%
  • Hispanic40.8%
  • Black13.7%
  • Asian2.9%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial4.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

10 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Naugatuck School District

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

City Hill Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

614 reported students

Maple Hill School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

464 reported students

Hop Brook Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

312 reported students

Cross Street Intermediate School

Middle · Grades 05–06

311 reported students

Hillside Intermediate School

Middle · Grades 05–06

292 reported students

Western School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

242 reported students

View all 8 district schools →