Windsor Locks High School

58 South Elm St.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 383 students in grades 9-12, Windsor Locks 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : Windsor Locks High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Windsor Locks, CT, encompassing an area of approximately 9.4 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located around 2.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Windsor Locks High School's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
383 students

Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

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School Rankings

Windsor Locks 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 Windsor Locks High School is 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
#600 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

25-29%
41%

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

45-49%
50%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

30-34%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Asian
8%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Hispanic
20%
32%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Black
13%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
53%
46%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
6%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
47%
0.66

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

90-94%
88.2%

Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data

(22-23)
25.3%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
38%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Windsor Locks High School's ranking?
Windsor Locks High School is ranked #600 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Windsor Locks High School often compared to?
Windsor Locks High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Granby High School, Windsor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Windsor Locks High School?
The graduation rate of Windsor Locks High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend Windsor Locks High School?
383 students attend Windsor Locks High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Windsor Locks High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Windsor Locks High School?
Windsor Locks High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Windsor Locks High School offer ?
Windsor Locks High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Windsor Locks High School part of?
Windsor Locks High School is part of Windsor Locks School District.

School Reviews

2   10/10/2025
Blah academic programs. Teachers try to be cool like students. Music is great. Loved the music department, a lot of effort there, but needed more funding. Over zealous athletic programs. They're slowly improving the facilities. Parents don't really do much past elementary school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - john

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : Windsor Locks High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Windsor Locks, CT, encompassing an area of approximately 9.4 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located around 2.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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