Serving 1,257 students in grades 8-12, New Canaan High School ranks in the top 10% 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% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 1,257 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in CT)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 88% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 81% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
New Canaan High School ranks within the top 10% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Canaan High School is 0.35, 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.
New Canaan High School is ranked #54 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are New Canaan High School often compared to?
New Canaan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Darien High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Canaan High School?
The graduation rate of New Canaan High School is 99%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend New Canaan High School?
1,257 students attend New Canaan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of New Canaan High School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Canaan High School?
New Canaan High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does New Canaan High School offer ?
New Canaan High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Canaan High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 1,257 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 88% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 81% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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