Serving 378 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Windsor Locks High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Windsor Locks High School's student population of 378 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Windsor Locks 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 Locks High School is 0.65, 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
#628 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
21%
31%
Black
11%
12%
White
54%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Windsor Locks High School's ranking?
Windsor Locks High School is ranked #628 out of 942 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 80-84%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Windsor Locks High School?
378 students attend Windsor Locks High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Windsor Locks High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Windsor Locks High School part of?
Windsor Locks High School is part of Windsor Locks School District.
School Reviews
2 6/14/2010
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.
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