Is Darien High School a good school?

Yes! Darien High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 6 th of 145 Connecticut high schools.

How many students attend Darien High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,398 students attended Darien High School.

What is the racial makeup of Darien High School?

Students at Darien High School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Darien High School?

Darien High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Hindley Elementary School Elementary : Holmes Elementary School Elementary : Ox Ridge Elementary School Elementary : Royle Elementary School Elementary : Tokeneke Elementary School Middle : Middlesex Middle School

Darien High School

Summary:

Darien High School is a public high school serving 1,415 students in grades 9-12 in the affluent town of Darien, Connecticut. The school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, boasting exceptional academic performance, a predominantly white and high-socioeconomic student population, and significant financial resources.

Darien High School's students demonstrate remarkable academic achievement, with 90.9% proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, 76.3% in SAT/Math, and 75.5% in NGSS/Science for the 2023-2024 school year. These proficiency rates are significantly higher than the state averages of 54.8% in ELA, 29.5% in Math, and 46.7% in Science. The school's performance outshines nearby schools like Greenwich High School, Norwalk High School, and Westhill High School, which have lower proficiency rates and more diverse student populations.

Darien High School's exceptional performance extends across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, and white students, all of which rank among the top in the state. The school's spending per student, at $20,689 in the 2018-2019 school year, is significantly higher than the state average of $16,642, and it maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3, providing students with more individualized attention. While Darien High School's demographics and resources may not be representative of the broader diversity found in Connecticut's public education system, the school's commitment to academic excellence and support for all students is a testament to its success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

80 High School Ln.
Darien, CT 06820

(203) 655-3981

District: Darien School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
6^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,718

Feeder schools for Darien High School:

Elementary:	Hindley Elementary School
	Holmes Elementary School
	Ox Ridge Elementary School
	Royle Elementary School
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	Tokeneke Elementary School
Middle:	Middlesex Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 1,398

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.3%

Hispanic:

8.1%

Asian:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Darien High School ranks better than 95.9% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.3. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Darien High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.3%), Hispanic (8.1%), Asian (5.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Darien High School is 11.4. (See more...)

Compare Darien High School employs 121.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Darien High School is $24,718.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Darien High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Darien High School 6^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Darien High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Darien School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Darien School District 5^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Darien High School

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Rank History for all students at Darien High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	81.69	8^th	176	95.5%
2008	80.17	17^th	176	90.3%
2009	82.30	6^th	176	96.6%
2010	80.06	17^th	186	90.9%
2011	83.28	3^rd	189	98.4%
2012	81.87	13^th	188	93.1%
2013	81.53	8^th	193	95.9%
2015	90.04	11^th	196	94.4%
2016	95.94	1^st	132	99.2%
2017	93.18	5^th	140	96.4%
2018	94.87	1^st	121	99.2%
2019	96.65	1^st	121	99.2%
2021	92.98	8^th	200	96.0%
2022	94.97	3^rd	139	97.8%
2023	95.04	4^th	142	97.2%
2024	95.30	6^th	145	95.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Darien High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	82.34	25^th	175	85.7%
2024	98.05	1^st	11	90.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Darien High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	90.22	5^th	79	93.7%
2019	93.02	2^nd	84	97.6%
2021	89.92	17^th	189	91.0%
2022	95.49	2^nd	106	98.1%
2023	91.97	4^th	103	96.1%
2024	92.17	5^th	102	95.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Darien High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	93.26	3^rd	57	94.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Darien High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	93.26	2^nd	78	97.4%
2019	94.66	2^nd	80	97.5%
2021	93.53	7^th	182	96.2%
2022	87.72	14^th	102	86.3%
2023	91.16	6^th	100	94.0%
2024	93.84	4^th	100	96.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Darien High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	99.90	1^st	59	98.3%

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Rank History for White students at Darien High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	91.65	4^th	105	96.2%
2019	94.87	2^nd	113	98.2%
2021	88.69	13^th	155	91.6%
2022	92.01	9^th	117	92.3%
2023	89.50	8^th	116	93.1%
2024	93.41	9^th	116	92.2%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Darien High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	918	3	15	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	938
1989	817	5	23	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	853
1990	762	2	15	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	781
1991	694	6	24	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	733
1992	643	5	25	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	681
1993	623	4	28	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	666
1994	638	4	23	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	676
1995	662	4	27	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	704
1996	662	4	27	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	704
1997	696	4	27	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	747
1998	701	4	23	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	751
1999	707	4	25	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	749
2000	729	7	19	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	769
2001	766	6	25	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	814
2002	866	5	27	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	911
2003	866	5	27	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	911
2004	901	4	37	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	957
2005	905	4	26	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	948
2006	712	6	17	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	746
2007	1080	10	24	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	1132
2008	1119	7	26	24	4	n/a	n/a	0	1180
2009	1158	14	29	29	6	n/a	n/a	0	1236
2010	1175	15	35	33	7	n/a	n/a	0	1265
2011	1223	7	39	42	2	0	0	0	1313
2012	1227	4	36	43	4	0	1	0	1315
2013	1237	7	32	48	4	0	1	0	1329
2014	1247	9	37	57	3	0	1	0	1354
2015	1250	8	44	58	3	0	2	0	1365
2016	1216	13	57	63	1	0	6	0	1356
2017	1206	13	62	65	0	0	8	0	1354
2018	1206	13	70	79	0	0	9	0	1377
2019	1237	20	70	73	1	0	16	0	1417
2020	1218	20	72	79	1	0	14	0	1404
2021	1182	17	78	87	1	0	17	0	1382
2022	1196	17	79	99	1	0	30	0	1422
2023	1171	14	82	109	1	1	36	1	1415
2024	1151	9	81	113	1	2	40	1	1398

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Darien High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	938	85.0	11.0	n/a
1989	853	78.8	10.8	n/a
1990	781	67.1	11.6	n/a
1991	733	63.9	11.4	n/a
1992	681	61.0	11.1	n/a
1993	666	52.5	12.7	0
1994	676	58.0	11.7	0.1
1995	704	58.5	12.0	0
1996	704	58.5	12.0	0
1997	747	64.8	11.5	0
1998	751	67.1	11.2	1.5
1999	749	70.7	10.6	1.7
2000	769	71.1	10.8	1.3
2001	814	81.0	10.0	n/a
2002	911	85.3	10.7	1.2
2003	911	85.3	10.7	1.2
2004	957	93.5	10.2	1
2005	948	79.4	11.9	n/a
2006	746	85.8	8.7	0
2007	1132	90.6	12.5	3.8
2008	1180	107.9	10.9	3.4
2009	1236	123.4	10.9	3.6
2010	1265	114.6	11.0	1.6
2011	1313	119.8	10.9	1.5
2012	1315	117.0	11.2	n/a
2013	1329	118.2	11.2	0
2014	1354	114.3	11.8	0.7
2015	1365	115.0	11.8	1.5
2016	1356	122.0	11.1	1.5
2017	1354	119.3	11.3	2.4
2018	1377	127.7	10.7	2.1
2019	1417	114.0	12.4	3
2020	1404	126.2	11.1	3.8
2021	1382	122.6	11.2	1.7
2022	1422	122.3	11.6	2.5
2023	1415	124.7	11.3	1.7
2024	1398	121.9	11.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Darien High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	938	85.0	11.0	n/a
1989	853	78.8	10.8	n/a
1990	781	67.1	11.6	n/a
1991	733	63.9	11.4	n/a
1992	681	61.0	11.1	n/a
1993	666	52.5	12.7	0
1994	676	58.0	11.7	0.1
1995	704	58.5	12.0	0
1996	704	58.5	12.0	0
1997	747	64.8	11.5	0
1998	751	67.1	11.2	1.5
1999	749	70.7	10.6	1.7
2000	769	71.1	10.8	1.3
2001	814	81.0	10.0	n/a
2002	911	85.3	10.7	1.2
2003	911	85.3	10.7	1.2
2004	957	93.5	10.2	1
2005	948	79.4	11.9	n/a
2006	746	85.8	8.7	0
2007	1132	90.6	12.5	3.8
2008	1180	107.9	10.9	3.4
2009	1236	123.4	10.9	3.6
2010	1265	114.6	11.0	1.6
2011	1313	119.8	10.9	1.5
2012	1315	117.0	11.2	n/a
2013	1329	118.2	11.2	0
2014	1354	114.3	11.8	0.7
2015	1365	115.0	11.8	1.5
2016	1356	122.0	11.1	1.5
2017	1354	119.3	11.3	2.4
2018	1377	127.7	10.7	2.1
2019	1417	114.0	12.4	3
2020	1404	126.2	11.1	3.8
2021	1382	122.6	11.2	1.7
2022	1422	122.3	11.6	2.5
2023	1415	124.7	11.3	1.7
2024	1398	121.9	11.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Darien High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$20,414
2019	$20,689
2020	$21,357
2021	$22,742
2022	$23,262
2023	$24,718

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Darien High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1^st of 121 High schools	Ranks 4^th of 142 High schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Darien High School)	93	88.4	4.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Darien School District)	93.1	88.4	4.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	52.4	9.2%
11th Grade Math (Darien High School)	86	76.8	9.2%
11th Grade Math (Darien School District)	85.8	76.8	9%
11th Grade Math (Connecticut)	40.6	34.1	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1417	1415	0.1%
African American	20	14	30%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	70	82	17.1%
Hispanic	73	109	49.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	1237	1171	5.3%
Two or More Races	16	36	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3%	1.7%	1.3%

Schools Near Darien High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	Total
Darien High School	Public	9-12	80 High School Ln.	Darien	06820	Fairfield County	Darien School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 655-3981	1,398	122	11.4		1,151 (82.3%)	9 (0.6%)	113 (8.1%)	81 (5.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	40 (2.9%)	95.3	6^th of 145 public high schools	95.9%		95	4^th of 142 public high schools	97.2%	2	75.5	90.9	76.3	$24,718
Stamford High School	Public	9-12	55 Strawberry Hill Ave.	Stamford	06902	Fairfield County	Stamford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 977-4223	2,121	161	13.1	51.3%	601 (28.3%)	396 (18.7%)	976 (46.0%)	91 (4.3%)	3 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	48 (2.3%)	38.6	80^th of 145 public high schools	44.8%		35.3	87^th of 142 public high schools	38.7%	7	36.4	49.8	24.1	$20,067
The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering	Public, Magnet	9-12	411 High Ridge Rd.	Stamford	06905	Fairfield County	Stamford School District	No	Yes	No	No	(203) 977-4336	630	46	13.5	46.0%	202 (32.1%)	87 (13.8%)	258 (41.0%)	60 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (3.5%)	56.5	65^th of 145 public high schools	55.2%		66.9	48^th of 142 public high schools	66.2%	17	45.0	64.7	29.3	$20,488
New Canaan High School	Public	8-12	11 Farm Rd.	New Canaan	06840	Fairfield County	New Canaan School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 594-4600	1,257	104	12.0		999 (79.5%)	14 (1.1%)	90 (7.2%)	100 (8.0%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	47 (3.7%)	96.7	1^st of 145 public high schools	99.3%		96.9	1^st of 142 public high schools	99.3%		85.7	88.9	70.5	$25,690
Center for Global Studies	Public, Magnet	9-12	300 Highland Avenue	Norwalk	06854	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	Yes	No	No	(203) 852-9488	284	34	8.4	33.8%	96 (33.8%)	45 (15.8%)	101 (35.6%)	21 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.0%)	80.6	26^th of 145 public high schools	82.1%		79.3	30^th of 142 public high schools	78.9%	4		80.6	38.8	$22,153
Brien McMahon High School	Public	9-12	300 Highland Avenue	Norwalk	06854	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 852-9488	1,766	115	15.3	49.2%	355 (20.1%)	227 (12.9%)	1,082 (61.3%)	62 (3.5%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	33 (1.9%)	27.7	98^th of 145 public high schools	32.4%		27.8	96^th of 142 public high schools	32.4%	2	30.7	39.3	21.2	$21,620
J. M. Wright Technical High School	Public	9-12	120 Bridge St.	Stamford	06905	Fairfield County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 324-7363	451	38	11.8	56.8%	59 (13.1%)	71 (15.7%)	304 (67.4%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	7.4	136^th of 145 public high schools	6.2%		8.2	129^th of 142 public high schools	9.2%	7	12.7	23.6		$30,290
Westhill High School	Public	9-12	125 Roxbury Rd.	Stamford	06902	Fairfield County	Stamford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 977-4477	2,259	170	13.2	47.3%	539 (23.9%)	257 (11.4%)	1,260 (55.8%)	157 (6.9%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	37 (1.6%)	32	92^nd of 145 public high schools	36.6%		37.5	80^th of 142 public high schools	43.7%	12	28.3	47.4	22.5	$19,717
Norwalk High School	Public	9-12	23 Calvin Murphy Drive	Norwalk	06851	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 838-4481	1,547	112	13.7	51.0%	338 (21.8%)	224 (14.5%)	912 (59.0%)	37 (2.4%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (1.8%)	25.8	103^rd of 145 public high schools	29.0%		24.2	102^nd of 142 public high schools	28.2%	1	27.5	38.2	21.3	$22,055
P-Technical Norwalk	Public	9-12	23 Calvin Murphy Drive	Norwalk	06851	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 838-4481	380	40	9.5	50.3%	84 (22.1%)	62 (16.3%)	191 (50.3%)	34 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.1%)	52.8	69^th of 145 public high schools	52.4%		48.6	70^th of 142 public high schools	50.7%	1	37.6	57.7	35.6	$18,678

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