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New Britain High School

Grades 09–12 · New Britain, CT · NCES 090267000521

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110 Mill St. · New Britain, CT 06051

At a glance

Reported students

2,521

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

155.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Connecticut high enrollment

99th percentile

Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

449.5

New Britain High School: 2,521 reported students.

State peer staffing position

95th percentile

16.2:1 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
2,362
Teachers (FTE)
157
Student–teacher ratio
15:1

What the reported data says about New Britain High School

New Britain High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in New Britain. It is one of 14 current school records connected to New Britain School District. NCES reports 2,521 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 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, 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 (66.2%) and White (15.3%). English learners represent 16.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking New Britain High School

  1. 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 155.5 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 10 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
16.9%
Students with disabilities
22.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch
71.5%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
10
Nurses (FTE)
2
Psychologists (FTE)
2
Social workers (FTE)
7

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White15.3%
  • Hispanic66.2%
  • Black10.9%
  • Asian2.5%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial4.7%

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

11 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

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 New Britain School District

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

Pulaski Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

839 reported students

DiLoreto Elementary & Middle School

Elementary · Grades KG–08

819 reported students

Slade Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

781 reported students

Smalley Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

594 reported students

Lincoln Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

552 reported students

Smith Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

461 reported students

View all 14 district schools →