At a glance
Reported students
1,010
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
85.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut high enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,010
E. O. Smith High School: 1,010 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
11.8:1 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
- 1,140
- Teachers (FTE)
- 96
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about E. O. Smith High School
E. O. Smith High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Storrs. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Regional School District 19. NCES reports 1,010 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 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, 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 (71.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.5%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.2%. 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 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking E. O. Smith High School
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 85.9 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 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White71.9%
- Hispanic14.5%
- Black3.4%
- Asian7.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
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
7 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 E. O. Smith High School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry High School High · Coventry School District | 09–12 | 395 | 3.8 mi |
| Coventry Academy High · Coventry School District | 07–12 | 11 | 3.8 mi |
| Windham High School High · Windham School District | 09–12 | 633 | 5.7 mi |
| Windham Technical High School High · Connecticut Technical Education and Career System | 09–12 | 510 | 5.9 mi |
| Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT) High · Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (EAS | 09–12 | 123 | 6.4 mi |
| Tolland High School High · Tolland School District | 09–12 | 639 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about E. O. Smith High School
What grades does E. O. Smith High School serve?
E. O. Smith High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Regional School District 19.
How many students attend E. O. Smith High School?
E. O. Smith High School reported 1,010 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 209 Connecticut high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,140 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at E. O. Smith High School?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 1,010 students and 85.9 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 E. O. Smith High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
E. O. Smith High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Regional School District 19 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of E. O. Smith High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.3% 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 E. O. Smith High School in?
E. O. Smith High School is part of Regional School District 19, based in Storrs, CT, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near E. O. Smith High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Coventry High School (3.8 mi), Coventry Academy (3.8 mi), Windham High School (5.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.