Darien High School

80 High School Ln.
Darien, CT 06820

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (203) 655-3981

www.darienps.org

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Darien High School serves 1,382 students in grades 9-12.

Darien High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,382 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in CT)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 92% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Darien High School's student population of 1,382 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 123 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,382 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

123 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Darien High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 957 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Darien High School is 0.26, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#11 out of 957 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Darien High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

86%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Darien High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

92%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Darien High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Darien High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

28%

Black

13%

White

86%

50%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Darien High School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.26

0.66

This chart display the diversity score of Darien High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥99%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Darien High School and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Darien School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Darien High School's ranking?

Darien High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%).

What schools are Darien High School often compared to?

Darien High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Canaan High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).

What is the graduation rate of Darien High School?

The graduation rate of Darien High School is 99%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.

How many students attend Darien High School?

1,382 students attend Darien High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Darien High School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Darien High School?

Darien High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Darien High School offer ?

Darien High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Darien High School part of?

Darien High School is part of Darien School District.

School Reviews

5 3/12/2020

I moved from a neighboring town to Darien solely to be able to go to this school. This school was pretty great in terms of academics. Something that was really great when I attended was there was very little bullying. Physical school fights very rare. I have many people in college now tell me that in their high school many fights would take place. This town is very wealthy and with that comes stuck up kids with loads of money to spend on drugs etc. and that was a bummer.... amazing sports but it was the main thing everyone cared about and the arts need a little more focus. Despite many difficulties during my time here, I am very thankful I got to go to such a safe, quality and nicely kept school.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,382 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 92% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education