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Norwalk High School vs. Staples High School

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School Overview

School
Norwalk High School
23 Calvin Murphy Drive
Norwalk, CT 06851
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Staples High School
70 North Ave.
Westport, CT 06880
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
n/a

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,547 students in grades 9-12, Norwalk 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 21% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,626 students in grades 9-12, Staples High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,547 students
1,626 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Norwalk High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Staples High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Norwalk High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Staples High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
153 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Norwalk High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Staples High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Norwalk High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norwalk School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Staples High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Westport School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#705 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#25 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Norwalk High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Staples High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
77%
(Top 10% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norwalk High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norwalk School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Staples High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Westport School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
91%
(Top 1% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norwalk High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norwalk School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Staples High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Westport School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norwalk High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Norwalk School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Staples High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Westport School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
89%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
≥99%
(Top 1% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Norwalk High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Norwalk School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Staples High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Westport School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Norwalk High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Staples High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
394
392
Grade 10 Students
357
409
Grade 11 Students
414
407
Grade 12 Students
382
418

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Norwalk High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norwalk School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Staples High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Westport School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
59%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Norwalk High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norwalk School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Staples High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Westport School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
15%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Norwalk High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norwalk School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Staples High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Westport School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
22%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Norwalk High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norwalk School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Staples High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Westport School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Norwalk High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norwalk School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Staples High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Westport School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of Norwalk High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norwalk School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Staples High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Westport School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Norwalk High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norwalk School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Staples High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Westport School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Norwalk High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norwalk School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Staples High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Westport School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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