Serving 1,395 students in grades 9-12, Fairfield Warde High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairfield Warde High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Fairfield Warde High School's student population of 1,395 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 135 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
135 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairfield Warde High School ranks within the top 30% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Warde High School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#203 out of 940 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
3%
13%
White
68%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 Fairfield Warde High School's ranking?
Fairfield Warde High School is ranked #203 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Fairfield Warde High School often compared to?
Fairfield Warde High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairfield Ludlowe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairfield Warde High School?
The graduation rate of Fairfield Warde High School is 99%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fairfield Warde High School?
1,395 students attend Fairfield Warde High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Fairfield Warde High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield Warde High School?
Fairfield Warde High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fairfield Warde High School offer ?
Fairfield Warde High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairfield Warde High School part of?
Fairfield Warde High School is part of Fairfield School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School: Spring Break
April 19, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break - No School
April 19, 2024 (Friday)
Early Dismissal PK-12 and Last Day of School
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)
Half Day: Last Day of School
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)
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