Stamford High School vs. Westhill High School
Should I attend Stamford High School or Westhill 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
Stamford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Westhill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,972 students in grades 9-12, Stamford High School ranks in the bottom 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 31% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,285 students in grades 9-12, Westhill High School ranks in the bottom 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 50% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,972 students
2,285 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
138 teachers
143 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#488 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#500 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
655
758
Grade 10 Students
523
572
Grade 11 Students
372
442
Grade 12 Students
422
513
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
7%
% Hispanic
43%
48%
% Black
20%
14%
% White
30%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%