Wilton High School

395 Danbury Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897

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Rating

10/

Top 10%

Tel: (203) 762-0381

www.wiltonps.org

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Wilton High School serves 1,272 students in grades 9-12.

Wilton High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,272 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in CT)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 92% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Wilton High School's student population of 1,272 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,272 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

99 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Wilton High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 957 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Wilton High School is 0.39, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#65 out of 957 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Wilton High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

76%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

92%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Wilton High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

28%

Black

13%

White

77%

50%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Wilton High School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.39

0.66

This chart display the diversity score of Wilton High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥99%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Wilton High School and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Wilton School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilton High School's ranking?

Wilton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).

What is the graduation rate of Wilton High School?

The graduation rate of Wilton High School is 99%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.

How many students attend Wilton High School?

1,272 students attend Wilton High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

77% of Wilton High School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilton High School?

Wilton High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Wilton High School offer ?

Wilton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Wilton High School part of?

Wilton High School is part of Wilton School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,272 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 92% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education