For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,461 students in Stamford, CT.
The top ranked public high schools in Stamford, CT are The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering, Westhill High School and Stamford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stamford, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Stamford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Stamford, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering, 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Stamford, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 High Ridge Rd.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4336
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4336
Grades: 9-12
| 630 students
Rank: #22.
Westhill High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Roxbury Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4477
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4477
Grades: 9-12
| 2,259 students
Rank: #33.
Stamford High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Strawberry Hill Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4223
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4223
Grades: 9-12
| 2,121 students
Rank: #44.
J. M. Wright Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Bridge St.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 324-7363
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 324-7363
Grades: 9-12
| 451 students
Stamford, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternate Routes To Success High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
83 Lockwood Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5620
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5620
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
381 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-5094
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-5094
Grades: PK
| 162 students
Individuals Achieving Independence Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
5 Riverbend Drive
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 977-5621
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 977-5621
Grades: 12
| 21 students
Preschool Team (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
381 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-6668
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-6668
Grades: PK
| 70 students
229 North St.
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 324-6300
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 324-6300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
83 Lockwood Ave
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5690
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5690
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Stamford, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in Stamford, CT include The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering, Westhill High School and Stamford High School.
How many public high schools are located in Stamford?
4 public high schools are located in Stamford.
What is the racial composition of students in Stamford?
Stamford public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Stamford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Stamford include: Stamford High School vs. Westhill High School, Westhill High School vs. Stamford High School, The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering vs. Westhill High School
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