For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,844 students in Norwalk, CT.
The top ranked public high schools in Norwalk, CT are Center For Global Studies, P-tech Norwalk and Brien Mcmahon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwalk, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Norwalk have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Norwalk, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Connecticut average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Center For Global Studies, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Norwalk, CT (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center For Global Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
P-tech Norwalk
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23 Calvin Murphy Drive
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 838-4481
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 838-4481
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Brien Mcmahon High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Grades: 9-12
| 1,665 students
Rank: #44.
Norwalk High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23 Calvin Murphy Street
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 838-4481
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 838-4481
Grades: 9-12
| 1,507 students
Norwalk, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
350 Main Street
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2820
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2820
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Norwalk, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in Norwalk, CT include Center For Global Studies, P-tech Norwalk and Brien Mcmahon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Norwalk, CT?
4 public high schools are located in Norwalk, CT.
What is the racial composition of students in Norwalk, CT?
Norwalk, CT public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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