Norwich Free Academy School District

305 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Norwich Free Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 2,073 students in Norwich Free Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public School in Norwich Free Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
1 School
1,001 Schools
# Students
2,073 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Norwich Free Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 196 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CT)
#134 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Norwich Free Academy   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Norwich Free Academy   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
49%
51%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Norwich Free Academy   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Norwich Free Academy   School District and public school graduation rate of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.66
# American Indian Students
21 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
126 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
481 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
29%
# Black Students
293 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
14%
13%
# White Students
1,035 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
50%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
110 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
-
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
532
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
482
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
541
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
518
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $565 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has grown by 84% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$12,920 MM
This chart display total revenue of Norwich Free Academy   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending (18-19)
$13 MM
$34 MM
This chart display total spending of Norwich Free Academy   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$565
$25,998
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Norwich Free Academy   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student (18-19)
$5,819
$23,978
This chart display average spending per public school student in Norwich Free Academy   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Best Norwich Free Academy School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norwich Free Academy
Math: 25% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-2505
Grades: 9-12
| 2,073 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Norwich Free Academy School District?
Norwich Free Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 2,073 students.
What is the rank of Norwich Free Academy School District?
Norwich Free Academy School District is ranked #141 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norwich Free Academy School District?
50% of Norwich Free Academy School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norwich Free Academy School District?
Norwich Free Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 2,073 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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