Below Average
#797 of 990 schools in CT
Norwich Free Academy
High School · Norwich Free Academy District · Norwich, CT
A high school in Norwich, CT serving grades 9th – 12th.
305 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Norwich Free Academy score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Norwich Free Academy 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 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,469/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norwich), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,848
Median home value
$233,500
Median rent
$1,207/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
55.4%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Three Rivers Middle College Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 11–12 | 2.2 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| St Bernard SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 6–12 | 4.9 mi | 365 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Norwich Free Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $443NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Norwich Free Academy is listed in Norwich Free Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norwich Free Academy
Norwich Free Academy is a public high school in Norwich, CT, part of Norwich Free Academy District, serving approximately 2,001 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #797 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norwich Free Academy
What grades does Norwich Free Academy serve?
Norwich Free Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Norwich Free Academy?
Norwich Free Academy has an enrollment of approximately 2,001 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwich Free Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwich Free Academy is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norwich Free Academy rank in CT?
Norwich Free Academy ranks #797 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Norwich Free Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Norwich Free Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Norwich Free Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norwich Free Academy has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Norwich Free Academy a charter school?
No, Norwich Free Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norwich Free Academy a Title I school?
No, Norwich Free Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norwich Free Academy?
54.8% of students at Norwich Free Academy 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
- 2,001
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 147
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 8
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (860) 887-2505
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 06360)
- 37,527
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 06360; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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