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#657 of 990 schools in CT
Windsor Locks High School
High School · Windsor Locks School District · Windsor Locks, CT
A high school in Windsor Locks, CT where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
58 South Elm St., Windsor Locks, CT 06096
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Windsor Locks High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Windsor Locks 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,087/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Windsor Locks), 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
$90,417
Median home value
$236,800
Median rent
$1,290/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06096; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Windsor Locks School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $29,815NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Windsor Locks High School is listed in Windsor Locks School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Windsor Locks High School
Windsor Locks High School is a public high school in Windsor Locks, CT, part of Windsor Locks School District, serving approximately 378 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #657 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Windsor Locks High School
What grades does Windsor Locks High School serve?
Windsor Locks High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Windsor Locks High School?
Windsor Locks High School has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windsor Locks High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Windsor Locks High School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Windsor Locks High School rank in CT?
Windsor Locks High School ranks #657 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Windsor Locks High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Windsor Locks High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Windsor Locks High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Windsor Locks High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Windsor Locks High School a charter school?
No, Windsor Locks High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Windsor Locks High School a Title I school?
No, Windsor Locks High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Windsor Locks High School?
39.7% of students at Windsor Locks 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
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (860) 292-5032
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 06096)
- 12,555
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 06096; 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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