High Schools in Westport School District

Summary:

The Westport School District in Connecticut is home to one exceptional high school, Staples High School, which has consistently ranked among the top schools in the state. This standout institution has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and has been ranked 5th out of 141 Connecticut high schools for the 2024-2025 school year, a testament to its academic excellence.

Staples High School's performance is truly remarkable, with 91.3% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, 75.8% in SAT/Math, and 76.2% in NGSS/Science. These scores significantly outshine the state averages, showcasing the school's ability to provide a rigorous and effective curriculum. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate of 88.4% for the 2022-2023 school year further highlights its commitment to student success.

While Staples High School's academic achievements are undoubtedly impressive, the school's relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% for the 2023-2024 school year is an area that warrants further attention. Nonetheless, the strong funding and resources available to the school, as evidenced by the $20,796 spent per student and the favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.6 to 1, suggest that the Westport School District is dedicated to providing its students with a high-quality education.

District Detail

110 Myrtle Avenue
Westport, CT 06880

(203) 341-1025

SchoolDigger Rank:
6^th of 156 Connecticut districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 5,161

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSS Science (2025)	SAT English Language Arts (2025)	SAT Math (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	Total
Staples High School	Public	9-12	70 North Ave.	Westport	06880	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Westport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 341-1210	1,629	153	10.6	3.0%	1,238 (76.0%)	35 (2.1%)	135 (8.3%)	99 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	118 (7.2%)	94.9	5^th of 141 public high schools	96.5%		96.3	3^rd of 145 public high schools	97.9%	2	76.2	91.3	75.8	$28,032

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Fairfield School District	2.29 mi	16	21^st
Norwalk School District	3.37 mi	22	118^th
Judicial Centers	5.14 mi	14
Bridgeport School District	5.32 mi	37	152^nd
Weston School District	5.42 mi	4	3^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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