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Norwalk School District

Connecticut · Public School District
21
Schools
11,339
Students
$27,564
Per-Pupil Spend
+92% nat'l
50.4%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
92.4%
Graduation Rate
+5.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Norwalk School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 11,339 students across 21 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $27,564 is above average for a US public school district. 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (21)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Nathan Hale Middle School06–08545
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy06–08644
Roton Middle School06–08494
West Rocks Middle School06–08700
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brien McMahon High School09–121,711
Center for Global Studies09–12282
Norwalk High School09–121,484
P-TECH Norwalk09–12408
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Norwalk Early Childhood CenterPK–PK159
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,564+92% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
23%
69%
State
23.3%
Local (property tax)
69.3%
Federal
7.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (69%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
21
Schools
11,339
Students
50%
Free Lunch
$28K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.4%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.4% graduation rate — 5.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $27,564 per pupil — 92% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 21 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Norwalk School District?
Norwalk School District has 21 public schools, serving a total of 11,339 students.
What is the graduation rate for Norwalk School District?
The graduation rate is 92.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Norwalk School District spend per student?
Norwalk School District spends $27,564 per pupil — 92% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Norwalk School District?
50% of students in Norwalk School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Norwalk School District?
No, Norwalk School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Norwalk School District serve?
Norwalk School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Norwalk School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Norwalk School District is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.