Norwich Free Academy

Public 9-12

 305 Broadway
       Norwich, CT  06360


(860) 887-2505

District: Norwich Free Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
84th of 143 Connecticut High Schools


Feeder schools for Norwich Free Academy:

Elementary:    Fields Memorial School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  2,033

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.6%
Hispanic:
26.4%
African American:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.4% Help


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Compare Details Norwich Free Academy ranks worse than 58.7% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.6%), Hispanic (26.4%), African American (10.6%). (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Norwich Free Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwich Free Academy 84th of 143 Connecticut public high schools. (See Norwich Free Academy in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Norwich Free Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwich Free Academy District 119th of 151 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Norwich Free Academy

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Rank History for all students at Norwich Free Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 62.96 96th 176 45.5%
2008 54.19 107th 176 39.2%
2009 49.09 114th 176 35.2%
2010 50.63 125th 186 32.8%
2011 47.76 125th 189 33.9%
2012 42.58 133rd 188 29.3%
2013 45.91 137th 193 29.0%
2015 45.01 113th 196 42.3%
2017 42.93 73rd 140 47.9%
2018 43.50 74th 121 38.8%
2019 47.37 68th 121 43.8%
2021 39.03 118th 200 41.0%
2023 35.57 84th 142 40.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Norwich Free Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.53 2nd 11 81.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Norwich Free Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.24 125th 175 28.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Norwich Free Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.87 20th 37 45.9%
2021 32.12 106th 155 31.6%
2022 33.39 42nd 63 33.3%
2023 36.60 33rd 70 52.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Norwich Free Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.04 60th 79 24.1%
2019 37.99 63rd 84 25.0%
2021 34.60 116th 189 38.6%
2022 28.58 72nd 106 32.1%
2023 29.42 71st 103 31.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Norwich Free Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.62 61st 78 21.8%
2019 37.13 60th 80 25.0%
2021 39.08 109th 182 40.1%
2022 28.16 70th 102 31.4%
2023 26.88 66th 100 34.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Norwich Free Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.65 22nd 28 21.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Norwich Free Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.91 4th 13 69.2%
2021 38.08 34th 58 41.4%
2023 44.94 18th 25 28.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Norwich Free Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.05 88th 104 15.4%
2022 27.85 44th 59 25.4%
2023 27.67 46th 63 27.0%
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Rank History for White students at Norwich Free Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.33 73rd 105 30.5%
2019 33.07 88th 113 22.1%
2021 34.60 113th 155 27.1%
2022 28.69 88th 117 24.8%
2023 22.66 91st 116 21.6%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Sunday, July 11, 2010

Open Quote As a parent, my main priority is to make sure that my children get a good education. After looking around for quite some time I chose to move to Norwich just so my children could attend Norwich Free Academy. The school is set up just like an actual college campus and I feel as though this will help my children make their transition to college easier when their time at NFA is complete.
The art program is one of the best in the country. Few can rival it. The school has on site security and has a no tolerance policy of any kind. This year my oldest is a senior and I feel as though she has been prepped well, by her teachers, to make the transition to college.
There is only one flaw with the school. Unfortunately, Norwich is quickly catering to a poverty stricken community, and over the years I have seen a lot of kids go to NFA who really don't have an interest in learning. These types of individuals take away from the students that are truly trying to succeed. Personally, I feel as though a lot of these kids shouldn't be allowed to go there.
I can honestly say that when my children graduate that there is no way that I would continue to live in Norwich. Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Open Quote This high school is not like any other high school. The teachers actually care about each and every student and put 110% in their teaching. The school spirit and pride within the students and faculty is amazing to see and the school's unique campus really prepares students for the college environment. This school is amazing. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, May 22, 2009

Open Quote I have three sons. One graduated already. Two are currently attending NFA. It is an amazing school. There are so many opportunities. NFA is the best of private and public education!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Norwich Free Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 1720 113 20 61 18 n/a n/a 0 1932
1993 1628 117 25 71 31 n/a n/a 0 1872
1994 1551 151 37 89 47 n/a n/a 0 1875
1997 1510 133 30 78 48 n/a n/a 0 1799
1998 1631 155 28 77 27 n/a n/a 0 1918
1999 1741 157 49 80 29 n/a n/a 0 2056
2000 1822 179 52 92 39 n/a n/a 0 2184
2001 1833 207 59 103 42 n/a n/a 0 2244
2002 1786 232 81 139 46 n/a n/a 0 2284
2003 1786 232 81 139 46 n/a n/a 0 2284
2004 1788 240 95 174 44 n/a n/a 0 2341
2005 1801 263 118 197 45 n/a n/a 0 2424
2006 1859 305 134 214 52 n/a n/a 0 2564
2007 1805 284 143 217 40 n/a n/a 0 2489
2008 1741 298 138 238 35 n/a n/a 0 2450
2009 1694 336 164 259 36 n/a n/a 0 2489
2010 1600 342 159 282 38 n/a n/a 0 2421
2011 1524 234 146 305 31 5 136 0 2381
2012 1553 163 79 305 49 5 161 0 2315
2013 1218 336 164 350 46 56 94 0 2264
2014 1345 326 187 366 43 18 40 0 2325
2015 1440 366 185 252 44 30 1 0 2318
2016 1314 322 173 327 28 22 61 0 2247
2017 1260 382 179 382 36 18 66 0 2323
2018 1168 345 193 386 29 84 99 0 2304
2019 1123 330 174 366 22 22 197 0 2234
2020 1173 330 180 390 26 10 132 0 2241
2021 1092 295 147 399 27 19 123 0 2102
2022 1035 293 126 481 21 7 110 0 2073
2023 947 215 159 537 39 7 121 8 2033

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 Norwich Free Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 1932 131.8 14.6 n/a
1993 1872 119.4 15.7 0
1994 1875 112.3 16.7 3.3
1997 1799 120.7 14.9 0
1998 1918 120.3 15.9 0
1999 2056 133.6 15.4 2.8
2000 2184 141.4 15.4 3
2001 2244 143.6 15.6 n/a
2002 2284 153.6 14.9 3.9
2003 2284 153.6 14.9 3.9
2004 2341 150.4 15.6 4.4
2005 2424 131.9 18.4 n/a
2006 2564 137.4 18.7 16.8
2007 2489 139.2 17.9 18.8
2008 2450 161.3 15.2 21.8
2009 2489 174.5 14.9 14.7
2010 2421 164.4 14.7 17.8
2011 2381 156.2 15.2 20.2
2012 2315 152.7 15.1 17.5
2013 2264 164.6 13.7 24.9
2014 2325 162.8 14.2 24.1
2015 2318 163.0 14.2 45.3
2016 2247 163.0 13.7 46.7
2017 2323 163.2 14.2 48
2018 2304 177.0 13.0 44.8
2019 2234 159.2 14.0 51.4
2020 2241 171.8 13.0 51.6
2021 2102 170.0 12.3 45.5
2022 2073 154.1 13.4 51.3
2023 2033 173.7 11.7 52.4

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 Norwich Free Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 1932 131.8 14.6 n/a
1993 1872 119.4 15.7 0
1994 1875 112.3 16.7 3.3
1997 1799 120.7 14.9 0
1998 1918 120.3 15.9 0
1999 2056 133.6 15.4 2.8
2000 2184 141.4 15.4 3
2001 2244 143.6 15.6 n/a
2002 2284 153.6 14.9 3.9
2003 2284 153.6 14.9 3.9
2004 2341 150.4 15.6 4.4
2005 2424 131.9 18.4 n/a
2006 2564 137.4 18.7 16.8
2007 2489 139.2 17.9 18.8
2008 2450 161.3 15.2 21.8
2009 2489 174.5 14.9 14.7
2010 2421 164.4 14.7 17.8
2011 2381 156.2 15.2 20.2
2012 2315 152.7 15.1 17.5
2013 2264 164.6 13.7 24.9
2014 2325 162.8 14.2 24.1
2015 2318 163.0 14.2 45.3
2016 2247 163.0 13.7 46.7
2017 2323 163.2 14.2 48
2018 2304 177.0 13.0 44.8
2019 2234 159.2 14.0 51.4
2020 2241 171.8 13.0 51.6
2021 2102 170.0 12.3 45.5
2022 2073 154.1 13.4 51.3
2023 2033 173.7 11.7 52.4

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Norwich Free Academy

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 68th of 121 High schoolsRanks 84th of 142 High schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Norwich Free Academy)57.543.4
 14.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Norwich Free Academy District)57.141.7
 15.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)61.652.4
 9.2%
11th Grade Math (Norwich Free Academy)35.123
 12.1%
   11th Grade Math (Norwich Free Academy District)34.821.6
 13.2%
   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 Students22342033
 9%
African American330215
 34.8%
American Indian2239
 77.3%
Asian174159
 8.6%
Hispanic366537
 46.7%
Pacific Islander227
 68.2%
White1123947
 15.7%
Two or More Races197121
 38.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.4%52.4%
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Norwich Free Academy is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fields Memorial School

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,033 students attended Norwich Free Academy.

Students at Norwich Free Academy are 47% White, 26% Hispanic, 11% African American, 8% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Norwich Free Academy ranks 84th of 143 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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