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What's one thing Norwich Free Academy gets right about preparing students for what comes next?
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Enrollment
2,020
High
STATE 788
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORWICH FREE ACADEMY DISTRICT·NCES 090537101221
Norwich Free Academy
305 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360 · (860) 887-2505 · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL2,020 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
14.8:1
136 FTE teachers
STATE 12.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
58%
1,177 students
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 | 473 | 23% |
| Grade 10 | 495 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 512 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 540 | 27% |
Student demographics
72%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
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
Schools most like Norwich Free Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich Free Academy this school | 2,020 | 58.3% | N/A |
| Manchester High School Manchester | 1,703 | 58.5% | N/A |
| Middletown High School Middletown | 1,193 | 51.2% | N/A |
| Robert E. Fitch High School Groton | 942 | 60.0% | N/A |
| Stamford High School Stamford | 2,102 | 53.6% | N/A |
| West Haven High School West Haven | 1,813 | 52.2% | 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 Norwich Free Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Connecticut | In Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,020 | #7 of 201 | #1 of 22 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.8:1 | #170 of 188 | #18 of 18 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 72.0% | #6 of 188 | #1 of 18 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 58.3% | #55 of 196 | #6 of 20 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -12.3% | #63 of 120 | #7 of 13 |
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
2,020
-82 (-4%) vs 2020
-10% since 2000-01, when it was 2,244
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
was 12.4:1
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 | 2,020 | 136.1 | 14.8:1 | 58% (1,177) |
| 2023-24 | 2,001 | 147.1 | 13.6:1 | 55% (1,096) |
| 2022-23 | 2,033 | 173.7 | 11.7:1 | 52% (1,066) |
| 2020-21 | 2,102 | 170 | 12.4:1 | 45% (956) |
| 2017-18 | 2,304 | 177 | 13.0:1 | 45% (1,033) |
| 2015-16 | 2,247 | 163 | 13.8:1 | 47% (1,050) |
| 2010-11 | 2,381 | 156 | 15.3:1 | 20% (480) |
| 2000-01 | 2,244 | 143 | 15.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Norwich Free Academy.
Since 2017-18: students down 12% (2,304 to 2,020); teachers down 23% (177 to 136.1).
About Norwich Free Academy
Norwich Free Academy is a high school with a street address in Norwich, Connecticut. Its enrollment is 2,020 students, spread over grades 9 through 12. On average, high schools in Connecticut enroll around 788, and this school is 156% larger than that mark.
Norwich Free Academy is administered by Norwich Free Academy District.
The largest racial or ethnic group at Norwich Free Academy is White, with 39% of students. Other groups make up 29% Hispanic, 18% Black, 7% Asian, and 5% multiracial. Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region as a whole is about 74% White, so the school's share is lower. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 72%.
The school lists 136.1 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. Compared with the 12.3:1 average for high schools in Connecticut, this school's ratio is higher. Free or reduced-price lunch covers 58% of the student body.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region show that median household income comes to about $86,586, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region counts 88 public schools with about 36,605 students.
About 0.7 miles separate Norwich Free Academy from the closest public school, Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
By NCES locale, the school is City: Small, or inside a principal city with a population under 100,000.
Enrollment was 2,020 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, it was 2,102. Its ratio of students to teachers was 12.4:1 in 2020-21, and 14.8:1 in 2024-25.
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Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
279,971
Census ACS
Median income
$86,586
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
88
36,605 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Norwich
- Norwich Technical High SchoolHigh · 649 students
- Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle SchoolMiddle · 593 students
- Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle SchoolMiddle · 447 students
- Moriarty Magnet SchoolElementary · 404 students
- John B. Stanton SchoolElementary · 382 students
- Integrated Day Charter SchoolElementary · 364 students
Nearby schools
- Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School0.7 mi · 593
- Norwich Technical High School0.9 mi · 649
- Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School0.9 mi · 447
- Samuel Huntington School1.3 mi · 358
- John B. Stanton School1.4 mi · 382
- Integrated Day Charter School1.8 mi · 364
Frequently asked questions
About Norwich Free AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at Norwich Free Academy?
Norwich Free Academy enrolls approximately 2,020 students in grades 09-12.
Is Norwich Free Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Norwich Free Academy is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwich Free Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Norwich Free Academy is approximately 14.8:1 (136 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Norwich Free Academy?
At Norwich Free Academy, the student body is approximately 39% White, 29% Hispanic, 18% Black, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Norwich Free Academy public or private?
Norwich Free Academy is a public K-12 school, overseen by Norwich Free Academy District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.