Serving 166 students in grades 9-12, Westbrook 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westbrook High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Westbrook, CT, covering approximately 21.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westbrook High School's student population of 166 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
166 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Knights
School Rankings
Westbrook High School ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westbrook High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#453 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
19.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
School Mascot
Knights
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westbrook High School's ranking?
Westbrook High School is ranked #453 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Westbrook High School often compared to?
Westbrook High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westbrook High School?
The graduation rate of Westbrook High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend Westbrook High School?
166 students attend Westbrook High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Westbrook High School students are White, 34% 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 Westbrook High School?
Westbrook High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westbrook High School offer ?
Westbrook High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westbrook High School part of?
Westbrook High School is part of Westbrook School District.
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