Summary:
Zip code 06880 is home to one public high school, Staples High School, serving grades 9–12 in Westport, Connecticut. This is an exceptionally strong school by any measure: it enrolls 1,629 students and currently ranks 3rd out of 133 high schools statewide, earning a 5-star rating. The surrounding Westport School District is itself ranked 10th out of 153 districts in Connecticut, also with 5 stars. Staples has held a top-5 position in the state for three consecutive years (3rd in 2023–2024, 5th in 2024–2025, and back to 3rd in 2025–2026), demonstrating consistent excellence rather than a one-year fluke.
Academically, Staples far exceeds state averages in every subject. In the 2025–2026 school year, 11th graders posted a 90.5% proficiency rate in ELA, 73.2% in math, and 85.3% in science, compared to state averages of 55.3%, 31.3%, and 50.5%, respectively. The largest relative advantage is in math, where Staples’ rate is more than double the state average. The school’s graduation rate is 98.5%, well above Connecticut’s 91.2%, and its student–teacher ratio of 10.6 to 1 supports individualized attention. With a very low free/reduced-price lunch rate of just 3.01% and per-student spending of $20,796, Staples has substantial resources and a highly advantaged student population.
While Staples is nearly identical to its district in test scores and graduation rate, one area stands out: chronic absenteeism is 9.2%, higher than the district’s 6.6% but still far below the state’s 16.4%. This suggests absenteeism is more concentrated at the high school level locally. Internally, math is the relative weak spot compared to the school’s own ELA and science scores, yet it remains the biggest statewide advantage. Science proficiency jumped from 76.2% to 85.3% in one year, while ELA and math dipped slightly. Overall, Staples High School is an elite public high school with top rankings, outstanding outcomes, and only mild challenges, making it an excellent choice for families in the area.
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