Northwestern Regional High School

Summary:

Northwestern Regional High School is a public high school located in Winsted, Connecticut, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Regional School District 07. With a student population of 564, the school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, boasting strong academic performance and a low student-teacher ratio.

Northwestern Regional High School stands out for its exceptional academic achievements. The school consistently ranks among the top 10 high schools in Connecticut, with 11th-grade students scoring significantly above the state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, 67.8% of 11th-graders were proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.8%, and 36.8% were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 29.5%. This consistent high performance is a testament to the school's dedication to academic excellence.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Avon High School and Torrington High School, Northwestern Regional High School has a much higher percentage of White students, at over 92% in recent years. This demographic composition is quite different from the more diverse student populations in the surrounding areas. Additionally, the school's relatively high spending per student, at $19,103 in 2018-2019, and low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.4 to 11.1 in recent years, suggest that the school has access to significant resources, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. However, the low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at around 20% in recent years, raises questions about equity and access to educational opportunities for students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 100 Battistoni Dr.
       Winsted, CT  06098


(860) 379-8525

District: Regional School District 07

SchoolDigger Rank:
50th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,243 Help


Feeder schools for Northwestern Regional High School:

Elementary:    Ann Antolini School
    Bakerville Consolidated School
    Barkhamsted Elementary School
    Botelle Elementary School
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Middle:    Northwestern Regional Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  564

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.9%
Hispanic:
4.1%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.7% Help


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Compare Details Northwestern Regional High School ranks better than 65.5% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.55. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northwestern Regional High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwestern Regional High School is $26,243.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northwestern Regional High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern Regional High School 50th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Northwestern Regional High School in the ranking list.)

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Regional School District 07:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School District 07 68th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northwestern Regional High School

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Rank History for all students at Northwestern Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 80.06 17th 176 90.3%
2008 82.23 9th 176 94.9%
2009 81.75 8th 176 95.5%
2010 77.23 34th 186 81.7%
2011 79.85 19th 189 89.9%
2012 81.99 12th 188 93.6%
2013 80.61 18th 193 90.7%
2015 55.55 96th 196 51.0%
2016 86.33 22nd 132 83.3%
2017 88.67 16th 140 88.6%
2018 90.16 17th 121 86.0%
2019 91.42 7th 121 94.2%
2021 85.62 32nd 200 84.0%
2022 77.09 35th 139 74.8%
2023 83.37 24th 142 83.1%
2024 66.55 50th 145 65.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northwestern Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.97 58th 175 66.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwestern Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.41 13th 155 91.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Northwestern Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.34 18th 79 77.2%
2021 85.58 28th 189 85.2%
2024 59.87 49th 102 52.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Northwestern Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.73 13th 78 83.3%
2019 82.75 23rd 80 71.3%
2021 81.77 33rd 182 81.9%
2024 59.19 46th 100 54.0%
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Rank History for White students at Northwestern Regional High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.94 19th 105 81.9%
2019 82.70 24th 113 78.8%
2021 75.74 35th 155 77.4%
2022 59.42 46th 117 60.7%
2023 59.38 49th 116 57.8%
2024 36.39 75th 116 35.3%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northwestern Regional High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 849 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 858
1989 819 9 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 832
1990 784 8 5 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 799
1991 758 8 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 773
1992 781 7 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 793
1993 810 10 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 826
1994 860 9 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 874
1995 909 7 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 922
1996 909 7 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 922
1997 931 7 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 944
1998 936 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 941
1999 960 1 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 968
2000 980 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 987
2001 657 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 666
2002 709 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2003 709 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2004 714 2 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 727
2005 685 6 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 703
2006 549 4 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2007 725 2 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 735
2008 739 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 748
2009 740 1 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 753
2010 744 3 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 757
2011 741 4 8 9 0 0 0 0 762
2012 694 3 7 10 0 0 1 0 715
2013 686 5 5 15 2 0 1 0 714
2014 685 3 8 16 1 0 2 0 715
2015 670 2 6 12 2 0 1 0 693
2016 699 1 5 11 2 0 1 0 719
2017 684 2 4 12 1 0 2 0 705
2018 672 3 4 11 1 0 13 0 704
2019 657 7 6 13 0 1 10 0 694
2020 609 6 5 14 0 3 10 0 647
2021 584 1 6 19 0 2 12 0 624
2022 559 3 6 23 1 2 9 0 603
2023 524 2 4 23 0 1 10 0 564

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northwestern Regional High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 858 73.0 11.7 n/a
1989 832 70.6 11.7 n/a
1990 799 63.6 12.5 n/a
1991 773 63.6 12.1 n/a
1992 793 60.0 13.2 3.4
1993 826 57.8 14.3 0.5
1994 874 60.8 14.4 5.9
1995 922 70.1 13.2 7
1996 922 70.1 13.2 7
1997 944 69.5 13.6 5.3
1998 941 75.5 12.5 5.2
1999 968 82.5 11.7 3.3
2000 987 84.0 11.8 3.5
2001 666 54.8 12.2 n/a
2002 718 56.5 12.7 2.2
2003 718 56.5 12.7 2.2
2004 727 56.8 12.8 1.8
2005 703 47.3 14.9 n/a
2006 564 48.9 11.5 1.2
2007 735 48.6 15.1 1.5
2008 748 58.0 12.9 3.7
2009 753 61.1 13.3 3.7
2010 757 54.7 13.8 5.3
2011 762 52.4 14.5 4.6
2012 715 53.3 13.3 5.6
2013 714 53.5 13.3 7.4
2014 715 53.7 13.3 10.6
2015 693 54.0 12.8 9.7
2016 719 55.0 13.0 9.3
2017 705 53.9 13.0 8.4
2018 704 56.1 12.5 7.7
2019 694 51.0 13.6 14.4
2020 647 52.3 12.3 16.2
2021 624 61.4 10.1 19.2
2022 603 54.0 11.1 18.2
2023 564 59.4 9.4 20.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northwestern Regional High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 858 73.0 11.7 n/a
1989 832 70.6 11.7 n/a
1990 799 63.6 12.5 n/a
1991 773 63.6 12.1 n/a
1992 793 60.0 13.2 3.4
1993 826 57.8 14.3 0.5
1994 874 60.8 14.4 5.9
1995 922 70.1 13.2 7
1996 922 70.1 13.2 7
1997 944 69.5 13.6 5.3
1998 941 75.5 12.5 5.2
1999 968 82.5 11.7 3.3
2000 987 84.0 11.8 3.5
2001 666 54.8 12.2 n/a
2002 718 56.5 12.7 2.2
2003 718 56.5 12.7 2.2
2004 727 56.8 12.8 1.8
2005 703 47.3 14.9 n/a
2006 564 48.9 11.5 1.2
2007 735 48.6 15.1 1.5
2008 748 58.0 12.9 3.7
2009 753 61.1 13.3 3.7
2010 757 54.7 13.8 5.3
2011 762 52.4 14.5 4.6
2012 715 53.3 13.3 5.6
2013 714 53.5 13.3 7.4
2014 715 53.7 13.3 10.6
2015 693 54.0 12.8 9.7
2016 719 55.0 13.0 9.3
2017 705 53.9 13.0 8.4
2018 704 56.1 12.5 7.7
2019 694 51.0 13.6 14.4
2020 647 52.3 12.3 16.2
2021 624 61.4 10.1 19.2
2022 603 54.0 11.1 18.2
2023 564 59.4 9.4 20.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwestern Regional High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $18,201
2019 $19,103
2020 $20,436
2021 $22,736
2022 $24,652
2023 $26,243

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwestern Regional High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 7th of 121 High schoolsRanks 24th of 142 High schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Regional High School)82.169.7
 12.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 07)80.168.2
 11.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)61.652.4
 9.2%
11th Grade Math (Northwestern Regional High School)76.251.6
 24.6%
   11th Grade Math (Regional School District 07)73.750
 23.7%
   11th Grade Math (Connecticut)40.634.1
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students694564
 18.7%
African American72
 71.4%
American Indian00
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic1323
 76.9%
Pacific Islander11
White657524
 20.2%
Two or More Races1010
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.4%20.7%
 6.3%


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Northwestern Regional High School ranks 50th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 564 students attended Northwestern Regional High School.

Students at Northwestern Regional High School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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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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