Serving 1,329 students in grades 9-12, South Windsor High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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South Windsor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
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South Windsor High School's student population of 1,329 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
Students by Grade
South Windsor High School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Windsor High School is 0.65, which is less 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
#230 out of 942 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
5%
Hispanic
9%
30%
Black
7%
12%
White
53%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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South Windsor High School is ranked #230 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Windsor High School?
The graduation rate of South Windsor High School is 98%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend South Windsor High School?
1,329 students attend South Windsor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of South Windsor High School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Windsor High School?
South Windsor High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Windsor High School offer ?
South Windsor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Windsor High School part of?
South Windsor High School is part of South Windsor School District.
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View the South Windsor High School below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Schools Closed - Professional Development for Staff
November 05, 2024 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed - December Break
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed - February Break
February 14, 2025 (Friday)
Schools Closed - Professional Development
March 11, 2025 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed - Eid-al-Fitr
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
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