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Norwalk High School

23 Calvin Murphy Drive
Norwalk, CT 06851
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,484 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 40%). 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 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Norwalk High School's student population of 1,484 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,484 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Norwalk High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norwalk High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#702 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Norwalk High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Norwalk 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 2021-22 school year data.
38%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Norwalk 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 2021-22 school year data.
21%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Norwalk High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Norwalk High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Norwalk High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
57%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Norwalk High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Norwalk High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
23%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Norwalk High School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Norwalk High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Norwalk High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Norwalk High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Norwalk High School and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Norwalk High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Norwalk High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norwalk High School's ranking?
Norwalk High School is ranked #702 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Norwalk High School often compared to?
Norwalk High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brien Mcmahon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norwalk High School?
The graduation rate of Norwalk High School is 90%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Norwalk High School?
1,484 students attend Norwalk High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Norwalk High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norwalk High School?
Norwalk High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Norwalk High School offer ?
Norwalk High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Norwalk High School part of?
Norwalk High School is part of Norwalk School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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