Weston High School vs. Staples High School
Should I attend Weston 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
Weston 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
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 760 students in grades 9-12, Weston 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower 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
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
760 students
1,714 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
149 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#16 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
92%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
184
409
Grade 10 Students
185
416
Grade 11 Students
184
436
Grade 12 Students
207
453
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
81%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%