Serving 633 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Windham High School's attendance zone covers the entire Willimantic, CT school district, encompassing approximately 27.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Windham High School's student population of 633 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
633 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Windham High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Windham High School is 0.31, 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
#876 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
82%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.9%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: 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 #876 out of 939 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 Windham Technical High School, E. O. Smith High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 75-79%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend Windham High School?
633 students attend Windham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Windham High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 3% 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 10:1, 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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