Very Good
#291 of 990 schools in CT
Top 29% in state
Northwestern Regional High School
High School · Regional School District 07 · Winsted, CT
A Regional School District 07 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
100 Battistoni Dr., Winsted, CT 06098
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northwestern Regional High School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northwestern Regional High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,661
Median home value
$238,700
Median rent
$1,189/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06098; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gilbert SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 7–12 | 1.7 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| ExplorationsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 88 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Regional School District 07
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $30,195NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwestern Regional High School is listed in Regional School District 07; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwestern Regional High School
Northwestern Regional High School is a public high school in Winsted, CT, part of Regional School District 07, serving approximately 521 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #291 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwestern Regional High School
What grades does Northwestern Regional High School serve?
Northwestern Regional High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Northwestern Regional High School?
Northwestern Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Regional High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Regional High School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwestern Regional High School rank in CT?
Northwestern Regional High School ranks #291 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Northwestern Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwestern Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Northwestern Regional High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwestern Regional High School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northwestern Regional High School a charter school?
No, Northwestern Regional High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwestern Regional High School a Title I school?
No, Northwestern Regional High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwestern Regional High School?
24.6% of students at Northwestern Regional High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 521
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 6
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (860) 379-8525
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 06098)
- 10,200
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06098; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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