South Windsor High School

161 Nevers Rd.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,381 students in grades 9-12, South Windsor High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in CT)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 71% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Windsor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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Attribute

School Overview

South Windsor High School's student population of 1,381 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,381 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

South Windsor High School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Windsor High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#230 out of 942 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Windsor High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Windsor High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Windsor High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Windsor High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
29%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Windsor High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Windsor High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Windsor High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Windsor High School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Windsor High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Windsor High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of South Windsor High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
98%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of South Windsor High School and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Windsor High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Windsor High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Windsor High School's ranking?
South Windsor High School is ranked #230 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Windsor High School?
The graduation rate of South Windsor High School is 98%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend South Windsor High School?
1,381 students attend South Windsor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of South Windsor High School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Windsor High School?
South Windsor High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Windsor High School offer ?
South Windsor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Windsor High School part of?
South Windsor High School is part of South Windsor School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Schools Closed - Eid-al-Fitr
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Schools Closed - Spring Break
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Projected Last Day of School
June 13, 2025 (Friday)
District - First Day of School
August 27, 2025 (Wednesday)
Schools Closed - Rosh Hashanah
September 23, 2025 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 71% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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