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What's something Northwestern Regional High School does better than most schools?
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Enrollment
536
High
DISTRICT 377 · STATE 788
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 07·NCES 090372000771
Northwestern Regional High School
100 Battistoni Dr., Winsted, CT 06098 · (860) 379-8525 · Northwest Hills Planning Region
GRADES 09–12HIGH31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL536 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
9.7:1
55 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.1:1 · STATE 12.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
24%
126 students
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 44%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 143 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 112 | 21% |
| Grade 11 | 122 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 159 | 30% |
Student demographics
11%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Regional School District 07. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Northwestern Regional High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Regional High School this school | 536 | 23.5% | N/A |
| East Hampton High School East Hampton | 488 | 21.7% | N/A |
| Stonington High School Pawcatuck | 543 | 24.5% | N/A |
| Lakeview High School Litchfield | 583 | 27.6% | N/A |
| Coventry High School Coventry | 395 | 22.5% | N/A |
| Woodland Regional High School Beacon Falls | 571 | 20.7% | N/A |
Matched among Connecticut high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Northwestern Regional High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Connecticut | In Northwest Hills Planning Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 536 | #130 of 201 | #5 of 11 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 9.7:1 | #26 of 188 | #5 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 11.5% | #188 of 188 | #10 of 10 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 23.5% | #151 of 196 | #7 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -23.9% | #16 of 120 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
536
-88 (-14%) vs 2020
-31% since 1990-91, when it was 773
Student : Teacher
9.7:1
was 10.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 536 | 55.3 | 9.7:1 | 24% (126) |
| 2023-24 | 521 | 60.4 | 8.6:1 | 25% (128) |
| 2022-23 | 564 | 59.4 | 9.5:1 | 21% (117) |
| 2020-21 | 624 | 61 | 10.2:1 | 19% (120) |
| 2017-18 | 704 | 56.1 | 12.5:1 | 8% (54) |
| 2015-16 | 719 | 54 | 13.3:1 | 9% (67) |
| 2010-11 | 762 | 52 | 14.7:1 | 5% (35) |
| 2000-01 | 666 | 54 | 12.3:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 773 | 63 | 12.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Northwestern Regional High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 24% (704 to 536); teachers down 1% (56.1 to 55.3).
About Northwestern Regional High School
Northwestern Regional High School is a small high school in Connecticut, located in Winsted. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 536 students in grades 9 through 12. Against the 788-student average for high schools in Connecticut, enrollment here is 32% lower.
Regional School District 07 serves 754 students across 2 schools.
Federal enrollment data show Northwestern Regional High School is 94% White. Other groups make up 3% Hispanic. County-wide, 84% of Northwest Hills Planning Region residents are White. The school's diversity index is 11%, meaning two students picked at random have an 11% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Northwestern Regional High School operates with 55.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 9.7:1. That is lower than the 12.3:1 average for high schools in Connecticut. About 24% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits. Compared with the 37% average for public schools in Northwest Hills Planning Region, the school's rate is lower.
According to the American Community Survey, in Northwest Hills Planning Region, the median household income is $93,551, roughly 39% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. There are 50 public schools in Northwest Hills Planning Region, enrolling about 14,539 students in all.
The closest public school, Northwestern Regional Middle School, is less than a tenth of a mile from Northwestern Regional High School. Other public schools within five miles: 7.
NCES lists the school's locale as Town: Fringe. That means it sits in a town close to an urbanized area.
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 88 fewer students in 2024-25.
Topics for discussion here include science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Northwest Hills Planning Region at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
113,216
Census ACS
Median income
$93,551
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
50
14,539 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Regional School District 07
- Northwestern Regional Middle SchoolMiddle · 218 students
Other schools in Winsted
- The Gilbert SchoolHigh · 452 students
- Pearson SchoolElementary · 318 students
- Mary P. Hinsdale SchoolElementary · 263 students
- Northwestern Regional Middle SchoolMiddle · 218 students
- ExplorationsHigh · 77 students
Nearby schools
- Northwestern Regional Middle School0.0 mi · 218
- Pearson School1.3 mi · 318
- Mary P. Hinsdale School1.7 mi · 263
- The Gilbert School1.7 mi · 452
- Explorations1.8 mi · 77
- Barkhamsted Elementary School2.9 mi · 205
Frequently asked questions
About Northwestern Regional High SchoolHow many students attend Northwestern Regional High School?
Northwestern Regional High School enrolls approximately 536 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Northwestern Regional High School serve?
Northwestern Regional High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Regional High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Northwestern Regional High School is approximately 9.7:1 (55 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Northwestern Regional High School?
At Northwestern Regional High School, the student body is approximately 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is Northwestern Regional High School public or private?
Northwestern Regional High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Regional School District 07.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.