Summary:
Zip code 06498, located in the coastal town of Westbrook, Connecticut, is served by a single public high school: Westbrook High School, which enrolls 166 students in grades 9 through 12 and is the sole high school in the Westbrook School District.
Westbrook High School stands out for strong academic outcomes. Its graduation rate is 97.6%, well above the state average of 91.2%. On the SAT English Language Arts assessment, 73% of 11th graders are proficient, compared to only 55.3% statewide. The district is ranked #41 out of 153 districts in Connecticut, earning a four-star rating and placing in the 73rd percentile. Nearly 47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, yet the school still exceeds state averages by wide margins. The student-teacher ratio of 6.2 to 1 provides a highly personalized learning environment.
Per-student spending is a very high $28,820, reflecting the cost of maintaining a comprehensive high school with a small enrollment. Chronic absenteeism is 11.6%, better than the state's 16.4% figure, though slightly above the district's 9.9%, suggesting the high school could improve attendance further. Historical rankings show some year-to-year volatility—from 75th percentile in 2018-2019 to 54th in 2020-2021 and 68th in 2021-2022—which is typical for a small school of just 166 students. Overall, Westbrook High School is a well-funded, supportive school with near-universal graduation rates and strong test performance.
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