Norwich Free Academy in Norwich, CT

At a glance

Reported students

2,020

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

136.1

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Connecticut high enrollment

97th percentile

Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

2,020

Norwich Free Academy: 2,020 reported students.

State peer staffing position

90th percentile

14.8:1 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: 2,075
Teachers (FTE): 179
Student–teacher ratio: 11.6:1

What the reported data says about Norwich Free Academy

Norwich Free Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Norwich. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Norwich Free Academy District. NCES reports 2,020 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 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, 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 White (39.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.6%). English learners represent 9.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. 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 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Norwich Free Academy

1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 136.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 12 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 9.8%
Students with disabilities: 12.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 58.3%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 12
Nurses (FTE): 4
Psychologists (FTE): 4
Social workers (FTE): 5

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White39.2%
Hispanic28.6%
Black18.2%
Asian7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Multiracial5%

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

16 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.

Public schools near Norwich Free Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Norwich Technical High School High · Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	09–12	649	0.9 mi
Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School High · Learn	11–12	92	2.2 mi
Griswold High School High · Griswold School District	09–12	606	6.6 mi
Montville High School High · Montville School District	09–12	491	6.9 mi
Griswold Soule Street Academy High · Griswold School District	07–12	19	7 mi
Ledyard High School High · Ledyard School District	09–12	731	8.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Norwich Free Academy

What grades does Norwich Free Academy serve?

Norwich Free Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Norwich Free Academy District.

How many students attend Norwich Free Academy?

Norwich Free Academy reported 2,020 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 209 Connecticut high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,075 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Norwich Free Academy?

The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 2,020 students and 136.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 11.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Norwich Free Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Norwich Free Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Norwich Free Academy District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Norwich Free Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

58.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Norwich Free Academy in?

Norwich Free Academy is part of Norwich Free Academy District, based in Norwich, CT, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Norwich Free Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Norwich Technical High School (0.9 mi), Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School (2.2 mi), Griswold High School (6.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.