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Staples High School vs. New Canaan High School

Should you attend Staples High School or New Canaan High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Staples High School
70 North Ave.
Westport, CT 06880
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
New Canaan High School
11 Farm Rd.
New Canaan, CT 06840
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Staples High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

New Canaan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,626 students in grades 9-12, Staples High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,257 students in grades 8-12, New Canaan High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Total Students
1,626 students
1,257 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Staples High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Canaan High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Staples High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Canaan High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
153 teachers
104 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Staples High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Canaan High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Staples High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Westport School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Canaan High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New Canaan School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#25 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
#15 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Staples High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Canaan High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
77%
(Top 10% in CT)
81%
(Top 5% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Staples High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Westport School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Canaan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New Canaan School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
91%
(Top 1% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 1% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Staples High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Westport School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Canaan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New Canaan School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
81%
(Top 10% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Staples High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Westport School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Canaan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New Canaan School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥99%
(Top 1% in CT)
≥99%
(Top 1% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Staples High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Westport School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of New Canaan High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New Canaan School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Staples High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of New Canaan High School by grade.
Grade 8 Students
-
1
Grade 9 Students
392
305
Grade 10 Students
409
319
Grade 11 Students
407
322
Grade 12 Students
418
310
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Staples High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Westport School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Canaan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New Canaan School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Staples High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Westport School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Canaan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New Canaan School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Staples High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Westport School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Canaan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New Canaan School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
77%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Staples High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Westport School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Canaan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New Canaan School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Staples High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Westport School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Canaan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New Canaan School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.40
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Staples High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Westport School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Canaan High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New Canaan School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Staples High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Westport School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Canaan High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New Canaan School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Staples High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Westport School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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