School Overview
New London High School, located at 490 Jefferson Avenue in New London, Connecticut, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the city’s diverse student population. As a central pillar of the New London Public Schools district, the high school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, academic rigor, and civic responsibility, often leveraging its location in a historic coastal city to provide unique learning opportunities.

Beyond its core academic programs, New London High School is known for a vibrant extracurricular culture that includes a wide array of athletic teams, arts programs, and student-led clubs. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community, aiming to address the social and emotional needs of its students while promoting inclusivity and school spirit. By integrating modern educational practices with a focus on community engagement, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, well-rounded members of both the local New London community and the global society.
532
Total Students
39.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
103.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New London High School
Demographic Student Count
White31
Hispanic378
Black83
Asian2
Two or More35
American Indian1
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    378 (71.1 %)
  • Black
    83 (15.6 %)
  • Two or More
    35 (6.6 %)
  • White
    31 (5.8 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: New London School District
Phone: (860)437-6400
Website: http://nlhs.newlondon.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 500
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 52
Grades Taught
Grade 9 209
Grade 10 158
Grade 11 76
Grade 12 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for New London High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9209
Grade 10158
Grade 1176
Grade 1289
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for New London High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24145.3%
Male29154.7%