Weston High School is a public high school in Weston, Connecticut, serving about 800 students in grades 9–12. The Class of 2008 had the highest CAPT scores in the state in 2006. In 2013 Weston High School was put on the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program list.
Serving 691 students in grades 9-12, Weston High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 691 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Weston High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Weston, CT, covering approximately 20.7 square miles. Most areas within the zone are a typical 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.6 miles away.
- 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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Weston High School's student population of 691 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
691 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering each student to achieve success.
School Rankings
Weston High School ranks within the top 5% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weston High School is 0.41, 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
#38 out of 939 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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
≥95%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.1%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Trojan
Source: 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 #38 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Weston High School often compared to?
Weston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilton High School, Staples High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% 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 88.2%.
How many students attend Weston High School?
691 students attend Weston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Weston High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Weston High School?
Weston High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Weston High School offer ?
Weston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Weston High School part of?
Weston High School is part of Weston School District.
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