Is Windsor High School a good school?

Windsor High School ranks 72 nd of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Windsor High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,100 students attended Windsor High School.

What is the racial makeup of Windsor High School?

Students at Windsor High School are 44% African American, 23% White, 21% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools feed into Windsor High School?

Windsor High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Clover Street School Elementary : John F. Kennedy School Elementary : Oliver Ellsworth School Elementary : Poquonock Elementary School Middle : Sage Park Middle School

Windsor High School

Summary:

Windsor High School is a public high school serving around 1,100 students in grades 9-12, located in Windsor, Connecticut, which is part of the East Windsor School District. The school stands out for its diverse student population, with a significantly higher percentage of African American (43.82%) and Hispanic (21.36%) students compared to nearby schools like South Windsor High School.

Academically, Windsor High School's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state average and the nearby high-performing schools. For example, in 2023-2024, only 20.1% of Windsor High School's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT Math, compared to the state average of 29.5%. However, the school does excel in supporting certain student subgroups, ranking 2nd out of 25 Connecticut high schools for its African American students and 14th out of 104 for its Hispanic students in recent years.

Over the past few years, Windsor High School has seen a decline in its white student population and an increase in its African American and Hispanic student populations. While the school's overall performance has been somewhat inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 72nd and 96th out of high schools in Connecticut, its proximity to high-performing schools like South Windsor High School and the Academy of Aerospace and Engineering may present both challenges and opportunities for collaboration and learning.

Detail:

Public 9-12

50 Sage Park Rd.
Windsor, CT 06095

(860) 687-2020

District: Windsor School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
72^nd of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,075

Feeder schools for Windsor High School:

Elementary:	Clover Street School
	John F. Kennedy School
	Oliver Ellsworth School
	Poquonock Elementary School
Middle:	Sage Park Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Number of students: 1,100

Racial breakdown:

African American:

43.8%

White:

22.6%

Hispanic:

21.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Windsor High School ranks better than 50.3% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.29. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Windsor High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Windsor High School is $25,075.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Windsor High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Windsor High School 72^nd of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Windsor High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Windsor School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Windsor School District 122^nd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Windsor High School

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Rank History for all students at Windsor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	53.04	114^th	176	35.2%
2008	41.27	130^th	176	26.1%
2009	38.85	130^th	176	26.1%
2010	49.44	129^th	186	30.6%
2011	45.54	128^th	189	32.3%
2012	38.39	139^th	188	26.1%
2013	44.03	140^th	193	27.5%
2015	34.11	143^rd	196	27.0%
2016	43.04	71^st	132	46.2%
2017	47.63	70^th	140	50.0%
2018	43.76	72^nd	121	40.5%
2019	36.43	84^th	121	30.6%
2021	53.84	96^th	200	52.0%
2022	50.02	67^th	139	51.8%
2024	52.29	72^nd	145	50.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Windsor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	27.17	8^th	14	42.9%
2021	42.95	98^th	175	44.0%
2023	43.75	11^th	14	21.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Windsor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	53.11	13^th	37	64.9%
2021	50.04	70^th	155	54.8%
2022	27.60	50^th	63	20.6%
2023	36.48	34^th	70	51.4%
2024	67.63	24^th	65	63.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Windsor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	29.18	69^th	84	17.9%
2021	55.46	87^th	189	54.0%
2022	41.04	64^th	106	39.6%
2023	39.92	65^th	103	36.9%
2024	47.63	58^th	102	43.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Windsor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.50	44^th	57	22.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Windsor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	27.25	65^th	78	16.7%
2019	26.76	69^th	80	13.8%
2021	46.99	99^th	182	45.6%
2022	20.72	76^th	102	25.5%
2023	30.42	64^th	100	36.0%
2024	44.73	58^th	100	42.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Windsor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	76.84	10^th	58	82.8%
2022	68.54	5^th	25	80.0%
2023	84.07	2^nd	25	92.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Windsor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	88.02	5^th	20	75.0%
2021	86.29	14^th	104	86.5%

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Rank History for White students at Windsor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	62.90	56^th	155	63.9%
2023	71.77	27^th	116	76.7%
2024	47.73	61^st	116	47.4%

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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

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a student
Tuesday, May 28, 2019

It's a good school, depends on your teachers to a certain extent Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, April 15, 2010

The teacher's at this school are not accountable for thier actions. The vice principle is ignored and the principle does not call you back. Agreements are made easily and broken easily. It is evident that the school lacks communication amongst the staff. If you are looking for any assistance or immediate answers do not hold your breath. The ranking of 115 is well deserved. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Windsor High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	888	353	27	48	0	n/a	n/a	0	1316
1989	842	339	35	55	0	n/a	n/a	0	1271
1990	787	332	40	57	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	1216
1991	731	357	50	51	0	n/a	n/a	0	1189
1992	689	396	45	58	0	n/a	n/a	0	1188
1993	711	415	38	51	0	n/a	n/a	0	1215
1994	722	435	40	61	0	n/a	n/a	0	1258
1995	705	459	40	65	1	n/a	n/a	0	1270
1996	705	459	40	65	1	n/a	n/a	0	1270
1997	677	480	44	75	1	n/a	n/a	0	1277
1998	654	529	47	74	1	n/a	n/a	0	1305
1999	686	530	56	97	2	n/a	n/a	0	1371
2000	685	539	61	88	3	n/a	n/a	0	1376
2001	708	636	64	98	4	n/a	n/a	0	1510
2002	661	634	53	105	4	n/a	n/a	-1	1456
2003	661	634	53	105	4	n/a	n/a	-1	1456
2004	629	696	54	107	2	n/a	n/a	0	1488
2005	604	680	56	129	2	n/a	n/a	0	1471
2006	451	570	45	99	1	n/a	n/a	0	1166
2007	513	744	60	139	4	n/a	n/a	0	1460
2008	492	768	60	145	8	n/a	n/a	0	1473
2009	445	753	58	136	8	n/a	n/a	0	1400
2010	425	738	56	141	8	n/a	n/a	0	1368
2011	386	674	48	175	1	0	19	0	1303
2012	369	626	51	157	0	0	25	0	1228
2013	347	625	46	154	0	0	27	0	1199
2014	327	582	44	155	1	0	32	0	1141
2015	304	565	44	160	1	0	42	0	1116
2016	299	541	44	164	0	0	48	0	1096
2017	300	569	49	167	1	0	52	0	1138
2018	290	561	48	174	0	1	60	0	1134
2019	273	552	40	190	0	1	54	0	1110
2020	272	541	38	195	1	0	66	0	1113
2021	271	500	32	205	1	2	73	0	1084
2022	263	475	27	218	2	1	86	0	1072
2023	249	482	36	235	2	1	93	2	1100

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

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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 Windsor High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1316	93.0	14.1	n/a
1989	1271	94.4	13.4	n/a
1990	1216	90.5	13.4	n/a
1991	1189	89.9	13.2	n/a
1992	1188	93.1	12.7	1.8
1993	1215	86.5	14.0	0.2
1994	1258	87.3	14.4	5.2
1995	1270	88.5	14.4	6
1996	1270	88.5	14.4	6
1997	1277	94.7	13.5	6.1
1998	1305	93.7	13.9	4.8
1999	1371	94.9	14.4	9.7
2000	1376	99.6	13.8	10.4
2001	1510	100.3	15.1	n/a
2002	1456	111.6	13.1	17.1
2003	1456	111.6	13.1	17.1
2004	1488	117.2	12.7	21.8
2005	1471	104.3	14.1	n/a
2006	1166	99.4	11.7	38.6
2007	1460	100.0	14.6	27.1
2008	1473	112.0	13.2	21.7
2009	1400	126.9	11.9	30.2
2010	1368	119.6	11.4	25.7
2011	1303	119.3	10.9	25.6
2012	1228	120.5	10.1	27.1
2013	1199	112.8	10.6	31.1
2014	1141	110.4	10.3	32.9
2015	1116	110.0	10.1	34.1
2016	1096	120.0	9.1	34.8
2017	1138	110.6	10.2	31.5
2018	1134	119.2	9.5	33.9
2019	1110	109.6	10.1	42.3
2020	1113	113.0	9.8	37.5
2021	1084	112.0	9.6	41.1
2022	1072	126.6	8.4	37.3
2023	1100	118.2	9.3	38.8

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 Windsor High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1316	93.0	14.1	n/a
1989	1271	94.4	13.4	n/a
1990	1216	90.5	13.4	n/a
1991	1189	89.9	13.2	n/a
1992	1188	93.1	12.7	1.8
1993	1215	86.5	14.0	0.2
1994	1258	87.3	14.4	5.2
1995	1270	88.5	14.4	6
1996	1270	88.5	14.4	6
1997	1277	94.7	13.5	6.1
1998	1305	93.7	13.9	4.8
1999	1371	94.9	14.4	9.7
2000	1376	99.6	13.8	10.4
2001	1510	100.3	15.1	n/a
2002	1456	111.6	13.1	17.1
2003	1456	111.6	13.1	17.1
2004	1488	117.2	12.7	21.8
2005	1471	104.3	14.1	n/a
2006	1166	99.4	11.7	38.6
2007	1460	100.0	14.6	27.1
2008	1473	112.0	13.2	21.7
2009	1400	126.9	11.9	30.2
2010	1368	119.6	11.4	25.7
2011	1303	119.3	10.9	25.6
2012	1228	120.5	10.1	27.1
2013	1199	112.8	10.6	31.1
2014	1141	110.4	10.3	32.9
2015	1116	110.0	10.1	34.1
2016	1096	120.0	9.1	34.8
2017	1138	110.6	10.2	31.5
2018	1134	119.2	9.5	33.9
2019	1110	109.6	10.1	42.3
2020	1113	113.0	9.8	37.5
2021	1084	112.0	9.6	41.1
2022	1072	126.6	8.4	37.3
2023	1100	118.2	9.3	38.8

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 Windsor High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$22,372
2019	$22,802
2020	$20,875
2021	$23,079
2022	$25,535
2023	$25,075

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Windsor High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 84^th of 121 High schools	Ranks 67^th of 139 High schools	21.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Windsor High School)	54	48.6	5.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Windsor School District)	52.9	47.2	5.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	55.6	6%
11th Grade Math (Windsor High School)	26.6	23.7	2.9%
11th Grade Math (Windsor School District)	26	23	3%
11th Grade Math (Connecticut)	40.6	34.8	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1110	1100	0.9%
African American	552	482	12.7%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	40	36	10%
Hispanic	190	235	23.7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	273	249	8.8%
Two or More Races	54	93	72.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.3%	38.8%	3.4%

Schools Near Windsor 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 English Language Arts (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 8th Grade	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Windsor High School	Public	9-12	50 Sage Park Rd.	Windsor	06095	Hartford County	Windsor School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 687-2020	1,100	118	9.3	38.8%	249 (22.6%)	482 (43.8%)	235 (21.4%)	36 (3.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	93 (8.5%)	52.3	72^nd of 145 public high schools	50.3%					(n/a)		63.4	52.3	20.1							$25,075
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering	Public, Magnet	6-12	1101 Kennedy Road	Windsor	06095	Hartford County	Capitol Region Education Council	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 243-0857	768	59	12.9	55.6%	102 (13.3%)	250 (32.6%)	325 (42.3%)	65 (8.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (2.9%)	34.6	86^th of 145 public high schools	40.7%		35.5	85^th of 142 public high schools	40.1%	1	25.0	43.8	45.6	15.6	32.7	41.4	36.2	15.9	23.4	18.1	$24,285
Bulkeley High School	Public	9-12	395 Lyme Street	Hartford	06112	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 695-1011	548	44	12.4	87.2%	15 (2.7%)	90 (16.4%)	420 (76.6%)	9 (1.6%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.1%)	3.5	144^th of 145 public high schools	0.7%		4.6	140^th of 142 public high schools	1.4%	4		7.1	12.5								$26,469
Bloomfield High School	Public	9-12	5 Huckleberry Ln.	Bloomfield	06002	Hartford County	Bloomfield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 286-2630	525	55	9.4	57.5%	12 (2.3%)	424 (80.8%)	69 (13.1%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.5%)								(n/a)											$27,858
Academy of International Studies 6-12	Public, Magnet	6-12	1551 Blue Hills Ave.	Bloomfield	06002	Hartford County	Capitol Region Education Council	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 242-7834	709	60	11.8	68.1%	60 (8.5%)	368 (51.9%)	217 (30.6%)	19 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.9%)								(n/a)	21.4	10.2			19.3		35.9	7.0	7.8	9.7	$24,800
Weaver High School	Public	9-12	415 Granby St.	Hartford	06112	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 695-1640	643	46	13.9	88.2%	9 (1.4%)	314 (48.8%)	304 (47.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.6%)	2.1	145^th of 145 public high schools	0.0%		3.9	141^st of 142 public high schools	0.7%	4		4.0	5.7								$24,399
Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School Campu	Public	9-12	415 Granby Street	Hartford	06112	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 695-2040	140	12	11.6	88.6%	11 (7.9%)	46 (32.9%)	75 (53.6%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)								(n/a)											$19,882
University High School of Science and Engineering	Public, Magnet	9-12	351 Mark Twain Drive	Hartford	06112	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-9020	412	29	14.2	66.0%	69 (16.7%)	192 (46.6%)	94 (22.8%)	36 (8.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (1.0%)	15 (3.6%)	70.8	43^rd of 145 public high schools	70.3%		64.9	56^th of 142 public high schools	60.6%	13		57.1	61.6	43.0							$20,383
Global Experience Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-12	44 Griffin Rd.	Bloomfield	06002	Hartford County	Bloomfield School District	No	Yes	No	No	(860) 769-6600	195	20	9.9	58.5%	25 (12.8%)	82 (42.1%)	66 (33.8%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	18 (9.2%)								(n/a)									0.0		$26,686
East Windsor High School	Public	9-12	76 South Main St.	East Windsor	06088	Hartford County	East Windsor School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 623-3361	257	30	8.5	56.8%	126 (49.0%)	42 (16.3%)	73 (28.4%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.1%)								(n/a)				21.1							$31,821

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