Norwalk High School vs. Staples High School
Should I attend Norwalk High School or Staples 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
Norwalk High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Staples 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 1,507 students in grades 9-12, Norwalk High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,714 students in grades 9-12, Staples High School ranks in the top 5% 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 76% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,507 students
1,714 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
149 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#450 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#16 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
92%
Graduation Rate
85%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
398
409
Grade 10 Students
363
416
Grade 11 Students
356
436
Grade 12 Students
390
453
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
52%
6%
% Black
17%
2%
% White
26%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%