Windham High School

whs.windhamps.org/o/whs

662 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Windham High School, located in Willimantic, Connecticut, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Windham Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares a diverse student body for post-secondary success. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that spans core academic subjects, elective pathways, and specialized programs, the school strives to provide students with the foundational skills necessary for both college and career readiness.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Windham High School emphasizes the importance of community engagement and personal growth. The school offers various extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services designed to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute to their local and global communities. Through a focus on academic rigor, social-emotional learning, and cultural pride, the institution aims to empower its students to overcome challenges and achieve their personal best.

662

Total Students

79.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Windham High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	526
Black	24
Asian	2
Two or More	14
American Indian	3

Hispanic
526 (79.5 %)
White
93 (14.0 %)
Black
24 (3.6 %)
Two or More
14 (2.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Windham School District
Phone:	(860)465-2480
Website:	http://whs.windhamps.org/o/whs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	662
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	403
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 9 236

Grade 10 187

Grade 11 128

Grade 12 111