Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

New rankings! SchoolDigger recently updated its Connecticut rankings with newly released test scores for the 2025-26 school year.

Be the first to know when we post new rankings!

Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Q: Is Fairfield Ludlowe High School a good school?

Yes. Fairfield Ludlowe High School ranks in the top 5.2% of Connecticut high schools.

Q: How many students attend Fairfield Ludlowe High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,367 students attended Fairfield Ludlowe High School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Fairfield Ludlowe High School?

Students at Fairfield Ludlowe High School are 75% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Q: What schools feed into Fairfield Ludlowe High School?

Fairfield Ludlowe High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Dwight Elementary School Elementary : Holland Hill School Elementary : Mill Hill School Elementary : Osborn Hill School Elementary : Riverfield School Elementary : Sherman School Middle : Roger Ludlowe Middle School

Public Grades 9-12

7^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 135 Connecticut High Schools

Better than 95% of Connecticut high schools

Summary

Fairfield Ludlowe High School is a comprehensive public high school in Fairfield, CT, serving 1,367 students in grades 9–12 as part of the Fairfield School District. The school is currently ranked 7th out of 133 Connecticut high schools with a 5-star rating, placing it firmly among the state's elite public schools and making it the top-performing high school in the Fairfield district.

Ludlowe's academic proficiency on state assessments dramatically exceeds state averages: 84.9% of students meet ELA standards and 61.4% meet math standards, compared to state averages of 55.3% and 31.3%, respectively. In science, 75.1% of Ludlowe students are proficient versus a 50.5% state average. The school's four-year graduation rate is a strong 95.7%, slightly above the state's 91.2%. When compared to its local peers, Staples High School in Westport edges out Ludlowe in math and science, while Fairfield Warde High School, Ludlowe's same-district sibling, posts a slightly higher graduation rate despite lower overall test scores.

What truly sets Ludlowe apart is its equitable excellence. The school's special education students ranked 1st in Connecticut in 2022–23, and its low-socioeconomic-status students consistently rank among the top 5 statewide. Chronic absenteeism sits at 10.4%, well below the state's 16.4% rate, though slightly above the district average of 8.0%. With a favorable 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio and per-pupil spending below that of Staples, Ludlowe achieves top-tier results efficiently. It is a school that delivers outstanding outcomes not just for advantaged students, but for all learners in its community.

1,367

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,916

Per pupil spending ?

12.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

785 Unquowa Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824

(203) 255-7201

District: Fairfield School District

Feeder schools for Fairfield Ludlowe High School:

Elementary:	Dwight Elementary School
	Holland Hill School
	Mill Hill School
	Osborn Hill School
	More...
	Riverfield School
	Sherman School
Middle:	Roger Ludlowe Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.4%

Hispanic:

10.8%

Asian:

6.5%

See top rated Connecticut high schools

Compare Fairfield Ludlowe High School to nearby high schools!

At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 92nd percentile in 2016 → 95th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (74% vs 46% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Connecticut high schools

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Connecticut average (91%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school74%

District avg66%

Connecticut avg46%

7^th of 135

Connecticut public high schools ?

Top 5%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

See the entire ranking list of Connecticut High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

21^st of 153Fairfield School District among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	91.4	7 of 135	94.8%	★★★★★
2025	92.7	7 of 141	95.0%	★★★★★
2024	89.8	14 of 145	90.3%	★★★★★
2023	91.0	12 of 142	91.5%	★★★★★
2022	89.6	15 of 139	89.2%	★★★★☆
2021	89.0	20 of 200	90.0%	★★★★★
2019	94.3	4 of 121	96.7%	★★★★★
2018	92.0	10 of 121	91.7%	★★★★★
2017	90.1	12 of 140	91.4%	★★★★★
2016	90.6	10 of 132	92.4%	★★★★★
2015	92.1	5 of 196	97.4%	★★★★★
2013	79.6	22 of 193	88.6%	★★★★☆
2012	79.3	28 of 188	85.1%	★★★★☆
2011	79.1	22 of 189	88.4%	★★★★☆
2010	79.7	20 of 186	89.2%	★★★★☆
2009	79.7	20 of 176	88.6%	★★★★☆
2008	79.2	23 of 176	86.9%	★★★★☆
2007	77.6	30 of 176	83.0%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	79.6	2 of 14	85.7%	★★★★★
2021	66.9	11 of 28	60.7%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	75.1	10 of 57	82.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	89.1	7 of 111	93.7%	★★★★★
2025	90.8	9 of 104	91.3%	★★★★★
2024	91.3	8 of 102	92.2%	★★★★★
2023	84.4	18 of 103	82.5%	★★★★☆
2022	83.2	18 of 106	83.0%	★★★★☆
2021	89.5	18 of 189	90.5%	★★★★★
2019	90.6	5 of 84	94.0%	★★★★★
2018	89.4	6 of 79	92.4%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	97.7	4 of 104	96.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2022	94.9	3 of 63	95.2%	★★★★★
2021	95.8	5 of 155	96.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	87.3	12 of 115	89.6%	★★★★★
2025	87.8	14 of 111	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	81.4	23 of 100	77.0%	★★★★☆
2023	87.8	13 of 100	87.0%	★★★★☆
2022	87.9	12 of 102	88.2%	★★★★☆
2021	85.4	26 of 182	85.7%	★★★★☆
2019	89.2	8 of 80	90.0%	★★★★★
2018	86.3	16 of 78	79.5%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	46.5	3 of 3	0.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2023	88.0	1 of 14	92.9%	★★★★★
2021	86.1	18 of 175	89.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	82.9	14 of 107	86.9%	★★★★☆
2025	85.0	16 of 116	86.2%	★★★★☆
2024	82.5	17 of 116	85.3%	★★★★☆
2023	80.9	20 of 116	82.8%	★★★★☆
2022	82.0	21 of 117	82.1%	★★★★☆
2021	79.9	23 of 155	85.2%	★★★★☆
2019	90.8	6 of 113	94.7%	★★★★★
2018	88.9	9 of 105	91.4%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2021)96th percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2022)95th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2026)94th percentile~ school

Special Education (2023)93rd percentile~ school

Male (2026)90th percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)87th percentile-8 vs school

Asian (2025)86th percentile-9 vs school

Disabled (2021)82nd percentile-8 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)<1st percentile-95 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts85%+30 vs state

Science75%+25 vs state

Math61%+30 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Fairfield Ludlowe High School and help other families decide.

Rate Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NGSS Science (2026)		SAT English Language Arts (2026)	SAT Math (2026)	SBAC English Language Arts (2026)			SBAC Mathematics (2026)			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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 8th Grade	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Fairfield Ludlowe High School	Public	9-12	785 Unquowa Rd.	Fairfield	06824	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-7201	1,367	123	11.1	12.5%	1,031 (75.4%)	36 (2.6%)	147 (10.8%)	89 (6.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (4.4%)	91.4	7^th of 135 public high schools	94.8%		92.7	7^th of 141 public high schools	95.0%			75.1	84.9	61.4							$24,916
Fairfield Warde High School	Public	9-12	755 Melville Ave.	Fairfield	06825	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8449	1,308	124	10.5	24.7%	824 (63.0%)	72 (5.5%)	250 (19.1%)	96 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (4.8%)								(n/a)		66.7									$26,569
Great Oaks Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	375 Howard Avenue	Bridgeport	06605	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Great Oaks Charter School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(203) 870-8188	662	39	16.9	82.2%	25 (3.8%)	275 (41.5%)	328 (49.5%)	19 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.1%)	8.3	128^th of 135 public high schools	5.2%					(n/a)	23.7	23.1	18.7		17.6	21.2	30.2	2421.0	2434.0	8.2	$19,046
Bassick High School	Public	9-12	1181 Fairfield Ave.	Bridgeport	06605	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 576-7350	1,075	63	17.0	92.1%	50 (4.7%)	308 (28.7%)	688 (64.0%)	8 (0.7%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (1.6%)	9.1	127^th of 135 public high schools	5.9%		6.1	138^th of 141 public high schools	2.1%	11		9.1	15.6	12.3							$16,788
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%)	95.9	3^rd of 135 public high schools	97.8%		94.9	5^th of 141 public high schools	96.5%	2		85.3	90.5	73.2							$28,032
Bridgeport Military Academy	Public	9-12	160 Iranistan Avenue	Bridgeport	06605	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 275-3961	321	23	14.2	88.5%	26 (8.1%)	79 (24.6%)	209 (65.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)								(n/a)		11.9									$18,617
Central High School	Public	9-12	1 Lincoln Blvd.	Bridgeport	06606	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 576-7377	1,803	97	18.5	81.4%	158 (8.8%)	521 (28.9%)	1,026 (56.9%)	49 (2.7%)	13 (0.7%)	5 (0.3%)	29 (1.6%)	15.4	112^th of 135 public high schools	17.0%		15.3	121^st of 141 public high schools	14.2%	9		14.8	37.8	12.2							$15,400
Bridgeport Residential Center	Public	8-12	60 Housatonic Ave	Bridgeport	06604	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 579-3671	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
REGIONS secure Bridgeport	Public	5-12	60 Housatonic Ave	Bridgeport	06604	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 579-6548	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
The Bridge Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	160 Pulaski Street	Bridgeport	06608	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	The Bridge Academy District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(203) 336-9999	281	17	16.3	85.4%	2 (0.7%)	140 (49.8%)	127 (45.2%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	7 (2.5%)								(n/a)	788.0	1091.0		13.3		2526.0	42.6		28.6	23.4	$16,955

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfield Ludlowe High School

What district is Fairfield Ludlowe High School in?

Fairfield School District

What is the racial makeup of Fairfield Ludlowe High School?

Students at Fairfield Ludlowe High School are 75% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Is Fairfield Ludlowe High School a good school?

Yes. Fairfield Ludlowe High School ranks in the top 5.2% of Connecticut high schools.

What schools feed into Fairfield Ludlowe High School?

Fairfield Ludlowe High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dwight Elementary School
Elementary : Holland Hill School
Elementary : Mill Hill School
Elementary : Osborn Hill School
Elementary : Riverfield School
Elementary : Sherman School
Middle : Roger Ludlowe Middle School

How many students attend Fairfield Ludlowe High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,367 students attended Fairfield Ludlowe High School.

Rate Fairfield Ludlowe High School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

CTConnecticut High School Rankings

CTConnecticut District Rankings

Schools in Fairfield, CT

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Fairfield Ludlowe High School!

Latest Connecticut data All new data »

2024–25 through 2025–26 attendance data & graduation ratesAug 31, 2026

2025–26 NGSS, SAT & SBAC test scoresAug 31, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataApr 2, 2026

2024–25 attendance dataNov 6, 2025

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.