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Enrollment
383
High
DISTRICT 345 · STATE 788
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WINDSOR LOCKS SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 090525001100
Windsor Locks High School
58 South Elm St., Windsor Locks, CT 06096 · (860) 292-5032 · Capitol Planning Region
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL383 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
8.9:1
43 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.2:1 · STATE 12.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
45%
172 students
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 44%
Community
1
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 | 103 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 83 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 93 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 104 | 27% |
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 62% · 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 Windsor Locks School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Windsor Locks High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Locks High School this school | 383 | 44.9% | N/A |
| Montville High School Oakdale | 491 | 43.0% | N/A |
| Branford High School Branford | 738 | 37.7% | N/A |
| Plainville High School Plainville | 674 | 43.3% | N/A |
| The Morgan School Clinton | 473 | 40.0% | N/A |
| Seymour High School Seymour | 604 | 50.8% | 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 Windsor Locks High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Connecticut | In Capitol Planning Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 383 | #153 of 201 | #44 of 55 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 8.9:1 | #11 of 188 | #3 of 52 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.5% | #27 of 188 | #8 of 52 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 44.9% | #94 of 196 | #27 of 54 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.2% | #77 of 120 | #21 of 36 |
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
383
-16 (-4%) vs 2020
-17% since 1990-91, when it was 463
Student : Teacher
8.9:1
was 9.5:1
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 | 383 | 43.2 | 8.9:1 | 45% (172) |
| 2023-24 | 378 | 43.2 | 8.8:1 | 40% (150) |
| 2022-23 | 415 | 48.1 | 8.6:1 | 39% (160) |
| 2020-21 | 399 | 42 | 9.5:1 | 35% (141) |
| 2017-18 | 422 | 49.1 | 8.6:1 | 36% (154) |
| 2015-16 | 434 | 46 | 9.4:1 | 36% (155) |
| 2010-11 | 544 | 45 | 12.1:1 | 26% (139) |
| 2000-01 | 588 | 49 | 12.0:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 463 | 38 | 12.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Windsor Locks High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 9% (422 to 383); teachers down 12% (49.1 to 43.2).
About Windsor Locks High School
Windsor Locks High School is one of the public schools in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. It is a small high school. The grade span is 9 through 12, and enrollment is 383 students. An average school in this group (high schools in Connecticut) has about 788 students.
Windsor Locks High School is one school in Windsor Locks School District, a system of 4 schools with 1,378 students.
Windsor Locks High School is 52% White by enrollment. The remaining students are 20% Hispanic, 13% Black, 8% Asian, and 6% multiracial. Among people living in Capitol Planning Region, the White share is about 64%. Windsor Locks High School's diversity index is 66%, against a US figure of 70%.
The count of teachers at Windsor Locks High School is 43.2 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 8.9:1. That is lower than the 12.3:1 average for high schools in Connecticut. The school counts 172 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 45%. For comparison, public schools in Capitol Planning Region average 43%.
According to the American Community Survey, in Capitol Planning Region, the median household income is $93,394, 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of people live in poverty. Windsor Locks High School is one of 286 public schools in the county.
The school nearest to Windsor Locks High School is South Elementary School, at a distance of about 0.3 miles. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The school's locale code, Suburb: Large, means it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Federal data show a 4% enrollment decrease, from 399 in 2020-21 to 383 in 2024-25.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Windsor Locks High School covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Capitol Planning Region at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
977,290
Census ACS
Median income
$93,394
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
286
137,047 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Windsor Locks School District
- North Street SchoolElementary · 396 students
- Windsor Locks Middle SchoolMiddle · 314 students
- South Elementary SchoolElementary · 285 students
Other schools in Windsor Locks
- North Street SchoolElementary · 396 students
- Windsor Locks Middle SchoolMiddle · 314 students
- South Elementary SchoolElementary · 285 students
Nearby schools
- South Elementary School0.3 mi · 285
- Windsor Locks Middle School0.7 mi · 314
- North Street School1.2 mi · 396
- Academy of Aerospace and Engineering1.8 mi · 767
- Poquonock Elementary School2.1 mi · 328
- East Windsor High School2.1 mi · 259
Frequently asked questions
About Windsor Locks High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Windsor Locks High School?
Windsor Locks High School enrolls approximately 383 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Windsor Locks High School serve?
Windsor Locks High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windsor Locks High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Windsor Locks High School is approximately 8.9:1 (43 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Windsor Locks High School?
At Windsor Locks High School, the student body is approximately 52% White, 20% Hispanic, 13% Black, 8% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Windsor Locks High School?
Windsor Locks High School is overseen by Windsor Locks School District in Capitol Planning Region.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.