Greenwich High School vs. New Canaan High School
Should I attend Greenwich High School or New Canaan High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Greenwich High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
New Canaan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,673 students in grades 9-12, Greenwich High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,287 students in grades 9-12, New Canaan High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,673 students
1,287 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
205 teachers
103 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#131 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#6 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
92%
Graduation Rate
97%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
694
354
Grade 10 Students
639
319
Grade 11 Students
660
329
Grade 12 Students
680
285
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
7%
% Hispanic
24%
6%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
61%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
n/a