New Canaan High School

Summary:

New Canaan High School is a public high school serving grades 8-12 in the highly-ranked Darien School District of Connecticut, with a student population of 1,294 that is predominantly White (81.61% in 2022-2023).

New Canaan High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Connecticut, ranking 1st out of 145 high schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. This is reflected in its exceptional test scores, with 88.9% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, 70.5% in SAT/Math, and 85.7% in NGSS/Science - significantly outperforming the state averages. The school's students also perform at the top of the state in various subgroups, ranking 4th out of 102 Connecticut high schools for female students and 3rd out of 100 for male students. Additionally, the school has an exceptionally low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (0.23% in 2022-2023), indicating a high socioeconomic status of the student population.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Westhill High School and Stamford High School, both in the Stamford School District, New Canaan High School stands out as a top-performing institution with significantly higher test scores and lower poverty rates. The school also outperforms the nearby Center for Global Studies, a public magnet school in the Norwalk School District, in most academic metrics.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 11 Farm Rd.
       New Canaan, CT  06840


(203) 594-4600

District: New Canaan School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1st of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,690 Help


Feeder schools for New Canaan High School:

Elementary:    East School
    South School
    West School
Middle:    Saxe Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  1,294

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.6%
Asian:
7.0%
Hispanic:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0.2% Help


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Compare Details New Canaan High School ranks better than 99.3% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.6%), Asian (7%), Hispanic (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 0.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Canaan High School is 12.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Canaan High School is $25,690.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Canaan High School:

SchoolDigger ranks New Canaan High School 1st of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See New Canaan High School in the ranking list.)

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New Canaan School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New Canaan School District 1st of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for New Canaan High School

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Rank History for all students at New Canaan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 82.39 6th 176 96.6%
2008 83.71 3rd 176 98.3%
2009 83.39 4th 176 97.7%
2010 83.01 2nd 186 98.9%
2011 83.47 2nd 189 98.9%
2012 83.53 7th 188 96.3%
2013 81.48 10th 193 94.8%
2015 92.28 4th 196 98.0%
2017 95.38 1st 140 99.3%
2018 93.98 5th 121 95.9%
2021 97.18 1st 200 99.5%
2022 95.60 2nd 139 98.6%
2023 96.92 1st 142 99.3%
2024 96.73 1st 145 99.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at New Canaan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.09 12th 175 93.1%
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Rank History for Female students at New Canaan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.04 1st 79 98.7%
2019 93.22 1st 84 98.8%
2021 96.54 1st 189 99.5%
2022 93.72 3rd 106 97.2%
2023 94.42 2nd 103 98.1%
2024 93.19 4th 102 96.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at New Canaan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 97.83 2nd 57 96.5%
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Rank History for Male students at New Canaan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.74 10th 78 87.2%
2019 94.43 3rd 80 96.3%
2021 96.70 1st 182 99.5%
2022 92.05 3rd 102 97.1%
2023 94.72 2nd 100 98.0%
2024 94.65 3rd 100 97.0%
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Rank History for White students at New Canaan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.86 3rd 105 97.1%
2019 95.70 1st 113 99.1%
2021 95.86 2nd 155 98.7%
2022 92.26 7th 117 94.0%
2023 96.40 2nd 116 98.3%
2024 95.34 5th 116 95.7%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for New Canaan High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 949 14 18 11 0 n/a n/a 0 992
1989 866 13 22 11 1 n/a n/a 0 913
1990 806 23 18 11 n/a n/a n/a 0 858
1991 757 15 34 7 0 n/a n/a 0 813
1992 753 10 30 5 0 n/a n/a 0 798
1993 735 7 24 9 0 n/a n/a 0 775
1994 741 9 18 10 0 n/a n/a 0 778
1995 986 14 23 14 0 n/a n/a 0 1037
1996 986 14 23 14 0 n/a n/a 0 1037
1997 979 16 23 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1035
1998 1042 15 32 14 0 n/a n/a 0 1103
1999 1066 16 30 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1129
2000 1063 15 39 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1136
2001 865 16 35 15 0 n/a n/a 0 931
2002 938 15 32 14 0 n/a n/a 0 999
2003 938 15 32 14 0 n/a n/a 0 999
2004 991 13 34 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1056
2005 1043 12 35 25 0 n/a n/a 0 1115
2006 819 9 25 25 0 n/a n/a 0 878
2007 1135 9 36 30 0 n/a n/a 0 1210
2008 1155 10 31 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1223
2009 1152 16 32 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1222
2010 1209 15 35 27 1 n/a n/a 0 1287
2011 1211 16 44 45 11 3 13 0 1343
2012 1178 15 47 37 16 4 13 0 1310
2013 1151 21 45 33 11 2 12 0 1275
2014 1148 18 40 34 11 2 11 0 1264
2015 1137 18 40 34 2 0 19 0 1250
2016 1120 14 48 52 1 0 16 0 1251
2017 1125 12 58 45 2 1 23 0 1266
2018 1140 19 69 54 3 1 33 0 1319
2019 1096 23 77 53 2 1 32 0 1284
2020 1120 23 79 62 2 0 38 0 1324
2021 1139 18 81 69 3 0 34 0 1344
2022 1069 12 89 77 3 0 37 0 1287
2023 1056 11 91 84 3 1 46 2 1294

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at New Canaan High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 992 68.0 14.5 n/a
1989 913 65.4 13.9 n/a
1990 858 59.4 14.4 n/a
1991 813 54.8 14.8 n/a
1992 798 58.6 13.6 n/a
1993 775 59.9 12.9 0.1
1994 778 59.2 13.1 1.2
1995 1037 60.9 17.0 0.6
1996 1037 60.9 17.0 0.6
1997 1035 78.3 13.2 1.2
1998 1103 81.3 13.6 0.4
1999 1129 85.6 13.2 1
2000 1136 85.4 13.3 0.8
2001 931 72.2 12.9 n/a
2002 999 79.6 12.6 0
2003 999 79.6 12.6 0
2004 1056 86.8 12.2 0
2005 1115 81.3 13.7 n/a
2006 878 81.7 10.7 1.8
2007 1210 84.6 14.3 n/a
2008 1223 91.5 13.4 n/a
2009 1222 105.6 13.2 n/a
2010 1287 93.2 13.8 n/a
2011 1343 96.9 13.8 n/a
2012 1310 101.5 12.9 n/a
2013 1275 98.8 12.9 0
2014 1264 97.7 12.9 0
2015 1250 97.0 12.8 0
2016 1251 97.0 12.8 0
2017 1266 100.6 12.5 0.2
2018 1319 108.5 12.1 0.2
2019 1284 96.3 13.3 0.2
2020 1324 100.9 13.1 0.2
2021 1344 98.5 13.6 0.2
2022 1287 103.3 12.4 0.2
2023 1294 105.9 12.2 0.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio New Canaan High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 992 68.0 14.5 n/a
1989 913 65.4 13.9 n/a
1990 858 59.4 14.4 n/a
1991 813 54.8 14.8 n/a
1992 798 58.6 13.6 n/a
1993 775 59.9 12.9 0.1
1994 778 59.2 13.1 1.2
1995 1037 60.9 17.0 0.6
1996 1037 60.9 17.0 0.6
1997 1035 78.3 13.2 1.2
1998 1103 81.3 13.6 0.4
1999 1129 85.6 13.2 1
2000 1136 85.4 13.3 0.8
2001 931 72.2 12.9 n/a
2002 999 79.6 12.6 0
2003 999 79.6 12.6 0
2004 1056 86.8 12.2 0
2005 1115 81.3 13.7 n/a
2006 878 81.7 10.7 1.8
2007 1210 84.6 14.3 n/a
2008 1223 91.5 13.4 n/a
2009 1222 105.6 13.2 n/a
2010 1287 93.2 13.8 n/a
2011 1343 96.9 13.8 n/a
2012 1310 101.5 12.9 n/a
2013 1275 98.8 12.9 0
2014 1264 97.7 12.9 0
2015 1250 97.0 12.8 0
2016 1251 97.0 12.8 0
2017 1266 100.6 12.5 0.2
2018 1319 108.5 12.1 0.2
2019 1284 96.3 13.3 0.2
2020 1324 100.9 13.1 0.2
2021 1344 98.5 13.6 0.2
2022 1287 103.3 12.4 0.2
2023 1294 105.9 12.2 0.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for New Canaan High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $21,307
2019 $22,594
2020 $22,323
2021 $23,126
2022 $23,816
2023 $25,690

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12841294
 0.8%
African American2311
 52.2%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian7791
 18.2%
Hispanic5384
 58.5%
Pacific Islander11
White10961056
 3.6%
Two or More Races3246
 43.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0.2%0.2%
 0%


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Frequently Asked Questions about New Canaan High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,294 students attended New Canaan High School.

Students at New Canaan High School are 82% White, 7% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

New Canaan High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East School
Elementary : South School
Elementary : West School
Middle : Saxe Middle School

Yes! New Canaan High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 1st of 145 Connecticut high schools.


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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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