Westhill High School

125 Roxbury Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
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).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,285 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westhill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Westhill High School's student population of 2,285 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 143 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,285 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
143 teachers
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School Rankings

Westhill High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westhill High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
#500 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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33%
39%
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50%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
7%
5%
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Hispanic
48%
29%
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Black
14%
13%
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White
29%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Westhill High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
89%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of Westhill High School and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westhill High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westhill High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 Westhill High School's ranking?
Westhill High School is ranked #500 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Westhill High School often compared to?
Westhill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stamford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westhill High School?
The graduation rate of Westhill High School is 89%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Westhill High School?
2,285 students attend Westhill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Westhill High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westhill High School?
Westhill High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westhill High School offer ?
Westhill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westhill High School part of?
Westhill High School is part of Stamford School District.

School Reviews

5   8/28/2021
Wow! I was so amazed coming from New York of the staff, then administration of how professional and great I was treated. My daughter loved the school and her first reaction of seeing it in person, saying This school looks like one from the movies. She loved it and enjoy her experiences there.
- Posted by Parent - Joe
5   3/24/2020
Westhill is a great school! The AP classes are amazing that they have. The administration is tight, so you shouldn't worry much about it.
- Posted by Parent - Louis
2   5/3/2010
The school is filled with thugs that roam and deface the halls, do drugs, and are disrespectful to everyone around them. Security is a joke and the administration isn't much better. No one does anything to improve the school climate. If you're in honors or AP classes, the experience is much better, and those are pretty much the only kids that participate in the extra curriculars. Unfortunately, they have to suffer with the trash that surrounds them.
- Posted by Parent - jonsi

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,285 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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