New London High School
605 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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.
605
Total Students
44.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic | 428 |
| Black | 97 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 37 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic428 (70.7%)
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Black97 (16.0%)
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Two or More37 (6.1%)
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White35 (5.8%)
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Asian5 (0.8%)
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American Indian2 (0.3%)
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Pacific Islander1 (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: | 605 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 44.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 500 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 52 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
145
Grade 10
186
Grade 11
145
Grade 12
129
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 145 |
| Grade 10 | 186 |
| Grade 11 | 145 |
| Grade 12 | 129 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 270 | 44.6% |
| Male | 335 | 55.4% |
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