- Norwich Free Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Griswold Alternative School (602 vs. 17).
- Norwich Free Academy reported a higher sat/act participation than Griswold Alternative School (553 vs. 1).
- Norwich Free Academy reported a higher in-school suspensions than Griswold Alternative School (219 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Norwich Free Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Griswold Alternative School (602 vs. 17).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Norwich Free Academy reported a higher sat/act participation than Griswold Alternative School (553 vs. 1).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Norwich Free Academy reported a higher in-school suspensions than Griswold Alternative School (219 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Norwich Free Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Griswold Alternative School (172.9:1 vs. 28.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
8 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Norwich Free Academy
5 metrics were reported by Norwich Free Academy. Comparable data for Griswold Alternative School is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
91%
Graduating cohort
557
AP courses offered
16
AP enrollment
240
Dual enrollment
389
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Griswold Alternative School
$20,999.42
Norwich Free Academy
$427.83
Local revenue share
Griswold Alternative School
49.5%
Norwich Free Academy
44.8%
State revenue share
Griswold Alternative School
43.7%
Norwich Free Academy
1.2%
Federal revenue share
Griswold Alternative School
6.9%
Norwich Free Academy
54%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Griswold Alternative School
24.5%
Norwich Free Academy
29.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
$84,185
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
$84,185
Poverty rate
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
10.6%
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
10.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
34.6%
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
34.6%
Unemployment rate
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
3.1%
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
3.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.