Very Good
#339 of 990 schools in CT
Top 34% in state
South Windsor High School
High School · South Windsor School District · South Windsor, CT
A high school in South Windsor, CT serving grades 9th – 12th.
161 Nevers Rd., South Windsor, CT 06074
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 71% proficient (2022)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Windsor High School score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 64% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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
18.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Windsor 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,242/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Windsor), 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
$143,025
Median home value
$354,500
Median rent
$1,679/mo
College educated
59%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 975 | Compare → |
| Howell Cheney Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 669 | Compare → |
| The Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Clinical Day School - Manchester Memorial HospitalPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 4.4 mi | 24 | 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.
South Windsor School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,190NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Windsor High School is listed in South Windsor School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Windsor High School
South Windsor High School is a public high school in South Windsor, CT, part of South Windsor School District, serving approximately 1,381 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #339 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Windsor High School
What grades does South Windsor High School serve?
South Windsor High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Windsor High School?
South Windsor High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,381 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Windsor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Windsor High School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Windsor High School rank in CT?
South Windsor High School ranks #339 of 990 schools in CT.
What is South Windsor High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Windsor High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 South Windsor High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Windsor High School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Windsor High School a charter school?
No, South Windsor High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Windsor High School a Title I school?
No, South Windsor High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Windsor High School?
18.5% of students at South Windsor 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
- 1,381
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 122
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (860) 648-5000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 06074)
- 26,820
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 06074; 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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