New Canaan High School

11 Farm Rd.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 1,287 students in grades 9-12, New Canaan High School ranks in the top 1% 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 77% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in CT)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 92% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

New Canaan High School's student population of 1,287 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,287 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
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School Rankings

New Canaan High School ranks within the top 1% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Canaan High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CT)
#6 out of 940 schools
(Top 1%)
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77%
39%
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92%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
7%
5%
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Hispanic
6%
29%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
83%
49%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
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≥99%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
34%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Canaan High School's ranking?
New Canaan High School is ranked #6 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are New Canaan High School often compared to?
New Canaan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Darien High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Canaan High School?
The graduation rate of New Canaan High School is 99%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend New Canaan High School?
1,287 students attend New Canaan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of New Canaan High School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Canaan High School?
New Canaan High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does New Canaan High School offer ?
New Canaan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Canaan High School part of?
New Canaan High School is part of New Canaan School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 92% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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