Summary:
Zip code 06902 in Stamford, Connecticut is served by two public high schools—Westhill High School and Stamford High School—both serving grades 9 through 12 and belonging to the Stamford School District, which is ranked in the 16th percentile statewide.
Both schools are similar in size (about 2,100–2,200 students) and have nearly identical economic profiles, with just over 53% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, their academic strengths differ. Stamford High School has historically posted stronger math and science proficiency (23.6% math and 28.3% science in 2025-2026) and a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 28.1%. Westhill High School counters with a higher graduation rate of 85.5% versus 81.5% at Stamford High, and in the most recent year it overtook Stamford High in the statewide rank by one place, landing at 83rd of 133 schools.
The most striking trend is the momentum shift. Westhill improved dramatically in ELA proficiency, jumping from 42.8% to 51.0%, while Stamford High saw its ELA proficiency fall from 51.1% to 46.2%. Both schools struggle with chronic absenteeism, which is roughly double the state average of 16.4%, and both sit well below state averages in math and science. Spending differences do not clearly align with outcomes—Stamford High spends about $1,375 more per student but does not consistently outperform Westhill overall. For parents, the choice comes down to priorities: Westhill offers a stronger graduation rate and rising ELA scores, while Stamford High has a slight edge in math and science and better attendance.
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