Westbrook High School serves 211 students in grades 9-12.
Westbrook High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westbrook High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Westbrook High School's student population of 211 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westbrook High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Westbrook High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#345 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
21%
29%
Black
n/a
13%
White
74%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #345 out of 940 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westbrook High School?
The graduation rate of Westbrook High School is 90%, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Westbrook High School?
211 students attend Westbrook High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Westbrook High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 7:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westbrook High School part of?
Westbrook High School is part of Westbrook School District.
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