Norwalk High School

23 Calvin Murphy Drive
Norwalk, CT 06851

nhs.norwalkps.org/

1,484 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Norwalk High School, located at 23 Calvin Murphy Street in Norwalk, Connecticut, serves as a comprehensive public secondary institution within the Norwalk Public Schools district. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth. With a focus on preparing students for life after graduation, the school provides a broad array of educational programming, including college-preparatory courses, specialized electives, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students in the arts, athletics, and community service.

Central to the school's identity is its dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive environment that reflects the vibrant community of Norwalk. Beyond its core curriculum, Norwalk High School offers various pathways for students to explore their interests, whether through advanced placement (AP) courses, career-technical education, or student-led clubs. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on social-emotional learning, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are prepared to navigate the challenges of a global society.

1,484

Total Students

113.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norwalk High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	342
Hispanic	841
Black	234
Asian	34
Two or More	26
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
841 (56.8 %)
White
342 (23.1 %)
Black
234 (15.8 %)
Asian
34 (2.3 %)
Two or More
26 (1.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Norwalk School District
Phone:	(203)838-4481
Website:	http://nhs.norwalkps.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	113.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	635
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	125

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 369

Grade 10 409

Grade 11 372

Grade 12 334