School Overview
Northwestern Regional High School, located in Winsted, Connecticut, serves as the primary secondary institution for Regional School District 7, which encompasses the towns of Barkhamsted, Colebrook, New Hartford, and Norfolk. The school provides a comprehensive educational environment focused on academic excellence, offering a broad curriculum that includes rigorous college-preparatory coursework, honors programs, and opportunities for vocational and technical development. By fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, the school emphasizes the importance of civic responsibility and prepares its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether in higher education or the workforce.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Northwestern Regional High School places a strong emphasis on holistic student development through a robust array of extracurricular activities. The school supports numerous athletic programs, competitive arts, and student-led clubs, encouraging students to pursue their individual passions outside of the classroom. With a commitment to modern educational practices and community involvement, the school functions as a central hub for the surrounding towns, striving to cultivate a supportive culture that promotes both personal growth and academic achievement for all its students.
564
Total Students
59.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwestern Regional High School
Demographic Student Count
White524
Hispanic23
Black2
Asian4
Two or More10
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    524 (92.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    23 (4.1 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Regional School District 07
Phone: (860)379-8525
Website: http://www.nwr7.com/high-school
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 59.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 88
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 38
Grades Taught
Grade 9 126
Grade 10 162
Grade 11 129
Grade 12 147

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northwestern Regional High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9126
Grade 10162
Grade 11129
Grade 12147
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northwestern Regional High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31255.3%
Male25244.7%