Norwich Free Academy District


Summary:

The Norwich Free Academy District in Connecticut is home to a single public high school, Norwich Free Academy, which serves grades 9-12. With a diverse student population of 2,033 students, Norwich Free Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.7 to 1, but its academic performance on standardized tests lags behind the state averages in some areas.

While Norwich Free Academy's proficiency rates in SAT/English Language Arts (47.6%) and NGSS/Science (39.9%) are below the Connecticut state averages of 54.8% and 46.7% respectively, the school has shown signs of improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 118 out of 200 Connecticut high schools in 2020-2021 to 83 out of 145 in 2023-2024. However, the school's SAT/Math proficiency rate of 20.4% remains significantly lower than the state average of 29.5%.

Socioeconomic factors may play a role in Norwich Free Academy's academic performance, as over 52% of its students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the school serves a population with relatively low socioeconomic status, which can impact educational outcomes. Overall, while Norwich Free Academy faces some challenges, the school's diverse student body and improving statewide ranking indicate it is working to provide a quality education to the students in the Norwich Free Academy District.

District Detail

 305 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360

 (860) 887-2505

SchoolDigger Rank:
121st of 158 Connecticut districts

See the 2024 Connecticut District rankings!
Grades served: 9-12
Students: 2,033

Primary Schools: 0
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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