For the 2024 school year, there are 14 blue ribbon public high schools serving 11,275 students in Connecticut.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Connecticut are Weston High School, Staples High School and Marine Science Magnet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Connecticut blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Connecticut blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Staples High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Connecticut (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weston High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
115 School Rd.
Weston, CT 06883
(203) 221-6500
Weston, CT 06883
(203) 221-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 760 students
Rank: #22.
Staples High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
70 North Ave.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1210
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1210
Grades: 9-12
| 1,714 students
Rank: #33.
Marine Science Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
130 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 434-4800
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 434-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
Rank: #44.
Guilford High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
605 New England Rd.
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-2741
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-2741
Grades: 9-12
| 1,089 students
Rank: #55.
East Lyme High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Chesterfield Rd.
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 739-6946
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 739-6946
Grades: 9-12
| 970 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Amity Regional High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Newton Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 397-4830
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 397-4830
Grades: 9-12
| 1,395 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Haddam-killingworth High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
95 Little City Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-8541
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-8541
Grades: 9-12
| 544 students
Rank: #88.
Northwestern Regional High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525
Grades: 9-12
| 603 students
Rank: #99.
E. O. Smith High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1235 Storrs Rd.
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
(860) 487-0877
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
(860) 487-0877
Grades: 9-12
| 1,094 students
Rank: #1010.
Masuk High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1014 Monroe Tpke.
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-5823
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-5823
Grades: 9-12
| 1,052 students
Rank: #1111.
Wamogo Regional High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
98 Wamogo Rd.
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7410
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7410
Grades: 9-12
| 379 students
Rank: #1212.
Connecticut Ib Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
857 Forbes St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5590
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5590
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: #1313.
Bolton High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
72 Brandy St.
Bolton, CT 06043
(860) 643-2768
Bolton, CT 06043
(860) 643-2768
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Rank: #1414.
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
53 Vernon Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-7201
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-7201
Grades: 6-12
| 979 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Connecticut?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Connecticut include Weston High School, Staples High School and Marine Science Magnet High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Connecticut?
14 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Connecticut.
What is the racial composition of students in Connecticut?
Connecticut blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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