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New Milford High School

Grades 09–12 · New Milford, CT · NCES 090285000602

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388 Danbury Rd. · New Milford, CT 06776

At a glance

Reported students

1,150

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

98.62

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Connecticut high enrollment

79th percentile

Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

753

New Milford High School: 1,150 reported students.

State peer staffing position

59th percentile

11.7:1 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
1,306
Teachers (FTE)
107.6
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1

What the reported data says about New Milford High School

New Milford High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in New Milford. It is one of 5 current school records connected to New Milford School District. NCES reports 1,150 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 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, close to 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 White (63.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.5%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. 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 21 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking New Milford High School

  1. 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 98.62 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 8 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
3%
Students with disabilities
13.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch
28%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
8
Nurses (FTE)
2
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
2.5

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White63.7%
  • Hispanic25.5%
  • Black4.9%
  • Asian3.3%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial1.8%

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

21 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 New Milford School District

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

Schaghticoke Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

791 reported students

Sarah Noble Intermediate School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

753 reported students

Northville Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

428 reported students

Hill And Plain School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

371 reported students

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