Northwestern Regional High School

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

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:
50^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,243

Feeder schools for Northwestern Regional High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 9.4

Number of students: 564

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwestern Regional High School ranks better than 65.5% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.55. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.9%), Hispanic (4.1%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwestern Regional High School is 9.4. (See more...)

Compare Northwestern Regional High School employs 59.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Regional School District 07:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School District 07 68^th 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
2007	80.06	17^th	176	90.3%
2008	82.23	9^th	176	94.9%
2009	81.75	8^th	176	95.5%
2010	77.23	34^th	186	81.7%
2011	79.85	19^th	189	89.9%
2012	81.99	12^th	188	93.6%
2013	80.61	18^th	193	90.7%
2015	55.55	96^th	196	51.0%
2016	86.33	22^nd	132	83.3%
2017	88.67	16^th	140	88.6%
2018	90.16	17^th	121	86.0%
2019	91.42	7^th	121	94.2%
2021	85.62	32^nd	200	84.0%
2022	77.09	35^th	139	74.8%
2023	83.37	24^th	142	83.1%
2024	66.55	50^th	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	58^th	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	13^th	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
2018	83.34	18^th	79	77.2%
2021	85.58	28^th	189	85.2%
2024	59.87	49^th	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
2018	87.73	13^th	78	83.3%
2019	82.75	23^rd	80	71.3%
2021	81.77	33^rd	182	81.9%
2024	59.19	46^th	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
2018	81.94	19^th	105	81.9%
2019	82.70	24^th	113	78.8%
2021	75.74	35^th	155	77.4%
2022	59.42	46^th	117	60.7%
2023	59.38	49^th	116	57.8%
2024	36.39	75^th	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.

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	Total
1988	849	6	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	858
1989	819	9	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	832
1990	784	8	5	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	799
1991	758	8	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	773
1992	781	7	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	793
1993	810	10	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	826
1994	860	9	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	874
1995	909	7	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	922
1996	909	7	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	922
1997	931	7	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	944
1998	936	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	941
1999	960	1	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	968
2000	980	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	987
2001	657	1	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	666
2002	709	1	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	718
2003	709	1	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	718
2004	714	2	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	727
2005	685	6	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	703
2006	549	4	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	564
2007	725	2	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	735
2008	739	1	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	748
2009	740	1	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	753
2010	744	3	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	757
2011	741	4	8	9	0	0	0	762
2012	694	3	7	10	0	0	1	715
2013	686	5	5	15	2	0	1	714
2014	685	3	8	16	1	0	2	715
2015	670	2	6	12	2	0	1	693
2016	699	1	5	11	2	0	1	719
2017	684	2	4	12	1	0	2	705
2018	672	3	4	11	1	0	13	704
2019	657	7	6	13	0	1	10	694
2020	609	6	5	14	0	3	10	647
2021	584	1	6	19	0	2	12	624
2022	559	3	6	23	1	2	9	603
2023	524	2	4	23	0	1	10	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwestern Regional High School

Year	Total 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 7^th of 121 High schools	Ranks 24^th 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)	82.1	69.7	12.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 07)	80.1	68.2	11.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	52.4	9.2%
11th Grade Math (Northwestern Regional High School)	76.2	51.6	24.6%
11th Grade Math (Regional School District 07)	73.7	50	23.7%
11th Grade Math (Connecticut)	40.6	34.1	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	694	564	18.7%
African American	7	2	71.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	4	33.3%
Hispanic	13	23	76.9%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	657	524	20.2%
Two or More Races	10	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.4%	20.7%	6.3%

Schools Near Northwestern Regional High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	SBAC Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Northwestern Regional High School	Public	9-12	100 Battistoni Dr.	Winsted	06098	Litchfield County	Regional School District 07	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 379-8525	564	59	9.4	20.7%	524 (92.9%)	2 (0.4%)	23 (4.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.8%)	66.5	50^th of 145 public high schools	65.5%		83.4	24^th of 142 public high schools	83.1%	26	50.0	67.8	36.8			$26,243
The Gilbert School	Public	7-12	200 Williams Ave.	Winsted	06098	Litchfield County	The Gilbert School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 379-8521	410	41	10.0	51.0%	279 (68.0%)	10 (2.4%)	83 (20.2%)	20 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.4%)	32.1	90^th of 145 public high schools	37.9%		34.5	88^th of 142 public high schools	38.0%	2	27.1	51.7	19.5	41.9	23.0
Explorations	Public, Charter	9-12	71 Spencer St.	Winsted	06098	Litchfield County	Explorations District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(860) 738-9070	93	9	10.2	58.1%	71 (76.3%)	1 (1.1%)	13 (14.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.4%)								(n/a)						$19,146
Torrington High School	Public	9-12	50 Major Besse Dr.	Torrington	06790	Litchfield County	Torrington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 489-2294	1,010	88	11.5	56.9%	450 (44.6%)	71 (7.0%)	390 (38.6%)	53 (5.2%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	33 (3.3%)	27.2	99^th of 145 public high schools	31.7%		27.5	97^th of 142 public high schools	31.7%	2	27.2	44.1	19.1			$21,171
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School	Public	9-12	75 Oliver St.	Torrington	06790	Litchfield County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	No	(860) 496-5300	618	52	11.9	36.7%	464 (75.1%)	4 (0.6%)	106 (17.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.8%)	23.9	109^th of 145 public high schools	24.8%					(n/a)	36.3		9.6			$28,544
Canton High School	Public	9-12	76 Simonds Avenue	Canton	06019	Hartford County	Canton School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 693-7707	464	40	11.5	13.4%	360 (77.6%)	38 (8.2%)	41 (8.8%)	11 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.6%)	91.1	10^th of 145 public high schools	93.1%		90.1	13^th of 142 public high schools	90.8%	3	83.7	81.4	49.0			$22,296
Lewis S. Mills High School	Public	9-12	26 Lyon Rd.	Burlington	06013	Hartford County	Regional School District 10	No	No	No	No	(860) 673-0423	648	59	11.0	11.9%	423 (65.3%)	4 (0.6%)	44 (6.8%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	169 (26.1%)	79.4	31^st of 145 public high schools	78.6%		83.2	25^th of 142 public high schools	82.4%	6	67.5	77.9	36.8			$20,101
Simsbury High School	Public	9-12	34 Farms Village Rd.	Simsbury	06070	Hartford County	Simsbury School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 658-0451	1,217	100	12.1	14.1%	874 (71.8%)	65 (5.3%)	129 (10.6%)	88 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (4.6%)	95.4	5^th of 145 public high schools	96.6%		92.1	10^th of 142 public high schools	93.0%	5	87.1	85.6	60.2			$21,764
Avon High School	Public	9-12	510 West Avon Rd.	Avon	06001	Hartford County	Avon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 404-4740	923	86	10.7	11.2%	567 (61.4%)	55 (6.0%)	79 (8.6%)	182 (19.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.1%)	86.2	17^th of 145 public high schools	88.3%		94.7	5^th of 142 public high schools	96.5%	12	57.6	85.0	59.9			$23,474
Granby Memorial High School	Public	9-12	54 North Granby Road	Granby	06035	Hartford County	Granby School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 844-3014	553	53	10.3	15.4%	461 (83.4%)	34 (6.1%)	24 (4.3%)	11 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.8%)	90.3	11^th of 145 public high schools	92.4%		91.6	11^th of 142 public high schools	92.3%		75.9	83.2	49.6			$22,518

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwestern Regional High School

Northwestern Regional High School is fed by the following schools:

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

What is the racial makeup of Northwestern Regional High School?

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

Is Northwestern Regional High School a good school?

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

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Student/Teacher Ratio Northwestern Regional High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwestern Regional High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwestern Regional High School

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Schools Near Northwestern Regional High School