Serving 675 students in grades 9-12, Windham High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Windham High School's student population of 675 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Windham High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Windham High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#857 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
81%
31%
Black
4%
12%
White
13%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windham High School's ranking?
Windham High School is ranked #857 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Windham High School often compared to?
Windham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like E. O. Smith High School, Windham Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Windham High School?
The graduation rate of Windham High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Windham High School?
675 students attend Windham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Windham High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windham High School?
Windham High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Windham High School offer ?
Windham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Windham High School part of?
Windham High School is part of Windham School District.
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