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South Windsor High School

Grades 09–12 · South Windsor, CT · NCES 090417000826

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161 Nevers Rd. · South Windsor, CT 06074

At a glance

Reported students

1,442

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

126.25

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Connecticut high enrollment

91st percentile

Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

679.5

South Windsor High School: 1,442 reported students.

State peer staffing position

51st percentile

11.4:1 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
1,288
Teachers (FTE)
80
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1

What the reported data says about South Windsor High School

South Windsor High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in South Windsor. It is one of 6 current school records connected to South Windsor School District. NCES reports 1,442 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 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, 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 (43.8%) and Asian (32.9%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. 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 17 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking South Windsor High School

  1. 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 126.25 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. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
1.5%
Students with disabilities
13%
Free/reduced-price lunch
19.5%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
5
Nurses (FTE)
3
Psychologists (FTE)
2
Social workers (FTE)
2

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White43.8%
  • Hispanic11%
  • Black7.8%
  • Asian32.9%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial4.3%

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

17 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 South Windsor School District

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

Timothy Edwards School

Middle · Grades 06–08

1,221 reported students

Pleasant Valley School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

736 reported students

Orchard Hill School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

623 reported students

Eli Terry School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

489 reported students

Philip R. Smith School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

468 reported students

View all 6 district schools →