Serving 1,100 students in grades 9-12, Windsor 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 26% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Windsor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Windsor High School's student population of 1,100 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Windsor 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 Windsor High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#594 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
21%
30%
Black
44%
12%
White
23%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windsor High School's ranking?
Windsor High School is ranked #594 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Windsor High School often compared to?
Windsor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windsor Locks High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Windsor High School?
The graduation rate of Windsor High School is 91%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Windsor High School?
1,100 students attend Windsor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Windsor High School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windsor High School?
Windsor High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Windsor High School offer ?
Windsor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Windsor High School part of?
Windsor High School is part of Windsor School District.
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