Norwich Free Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 2,033 students in Norwich Free Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public School in Norwich Free Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Norwich Free Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 87% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.67
# American Indian Students
39 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
159 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
8%
5%
# Hispanic Students
537 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
30%
# Black Students
215 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
11%
12%
# White Students
947 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
47%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
121 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
-
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
495
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
558
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
468
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
512
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $576 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has grown by 88% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Norwich Free Academy School District?
Norwich Free Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 2,033 students.
What is the rank of Norwich Free Academy School District?
Norwich Free Academy School District is ranked #146 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norwich Free Academy School District?
47% of Norwich Free Academy School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norwich Free Academy School District?
Norwich Free Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 1 school
Grades: 09-12
Enrollment: 2,033 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Btm 50% in CT)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
