Weston High School serves 798 students in grades 9-12.
Weston High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (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 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 798 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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
School Overview
Weston High School's student population of 798 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
798 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Weston High School is ranked within the top 1% 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 Weston High School is 0.27, 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
#5 out of 940 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
1%
13%
White
85%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weston High School's ranking?
Weston High School is ranked #5 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Weston High School?
The graduation rate of Weston High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Weston High School?
798 students attend Weston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Weston High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weston High School?
Weston High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Weston High School offer ?
Weston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Weston High School part of?
Weston High School is part of Weston School District.
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