Windham High School

355 High St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Windham High School serves 604 students in grades 9-12.
Windham High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 80-84% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Windham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

Windham High School's student population of 604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Windham High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Windham High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
Overall Testing Rank
#790 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
76%
28%
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Black
5%
13%
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White
16%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.40
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Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Windham High School's ranking?
Windham High School is ranked #790 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Windham High School?
The graduation rate of Windham High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Windham High School?
604 students attend Windham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Windham High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windham High School?
Windham High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Windham High School offer ?
Windham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Windham High School part of?
Windham High School is part of Windham School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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