Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Summary:

Fairfield Ludlowe High School is a public high school serving 1,498 students in grades 9-12 in Fairfield, Connecticut, which is part of the highly-ranked Fairfield School District. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outstanding academic performance that sets it apart from nearby institutions.

Fairfield Ludlowe High School's students significantly outperform state and district averages on standardized tests, with 61.9% of 11th-graders proficient or better in SAT/Math compared to 53.4% for the district and 29.5% for the state. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, ranking 4th out of 104 Connecticut high schools for Hispanic students and 1st out of 14 for special education students. Even with a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Fairfield Ludlowe High School ranked 3rd out of 63 state high schools for this subgroup, demonstrating its commitment to equity and inclusion.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Fairfield Warde High School and the high schools in the Bridgeport School District, Fairfield Ludlowe High School stands out as a model of excellence in public education. Its consistent high performance, diverse student population, and effective strategies for supporting the success of all learners make it a highly desirable choice for families in the Fairfield area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

785 Unquowa Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824

(203) 255-7201

District: Fairfield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
14^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,965

Feeder schools for Fairfield Ludlowe High School:

Elementary:	Dwight Elementary School
	Holland Hill School
	Mill Hill School
	Osborn Hill School
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	Riverfield School
	Sherman School
Middle:	Roger Ludlowe Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 1,498

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.4%

Hispanic:

9.1%

Asian:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fairfield Ludlowe High School ranks better than 90.3% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.85. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fairfield Ludlowe 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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairfield Ludlowe High School is $21,965.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairfield Ludlowe High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield Ludlowe High School 14^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Fairfield Ludlowe High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Fairfield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield School District 28^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fairfield Ludlowe High School

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Rank History for all students at Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	77.63	30^th	176	83.0%
2008	79.25	23^rd	176	86.9%
2009	79.69	20^th	176	88.6%
2010	79.68	20^th	186	89.2%
2011	79.08	22^nd	189	88.4%
2012	79.32	28^th	188	85.1%
2013	79.58	22^nd	193	88.6%
2015	92.07	5^th	196	97.4%
2016	90.60	10^th	132	92.4%
2017	90.09	12^th	140	91.4%
2018	92.00	10^th	121	91.7%
2019	94.29	4^th	121	96.7%
2021	88.99	20^th	200	90.0%
2022	89.56	15^th	139	89.2%
2023	91.00	12^th	142	91.5%
2024	89.85	14^th	145	90.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	86.05	18^th	175	89.7%
2023	87.98	1^st	14	92.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	95.78	5^th	155	96.8%
2022	94.91	3^rd	63	95.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	89.42	6^th	79	92.4%
2019	90.63	5^th	84	94.0%
2021	89.47	18^th	189	90.5%
2022	83.25	18^th	106	83.0%
2023	84.39	18^th	103	82.5%
2024	91.28	8^th	102	92.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	75.13	10^th	57	82.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	86.35	16^th	78	79.5%
2019	89.23	8^th	80	90.0%
2021	85.41	26^th	182	85.7%
2022	87.89	12^th	102	88.2%
2023	87.77	13^th	100	87.0%
2024	81.41	23^rd	100	77.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.87	11^th	28	60.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	97.71	4^th	104	96.2%

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Rank History for White students at Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	88.87	9^th	105	91.4%
2019	90.79	6^th	113	94.7%
2021	79.90	23^rd	155	85.2%
2022	81.96	21^st	117	82.1%
2023	80.89	20^th	116	82.8%
2024	82.52	17^th	116	85.3%

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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 Fairfield Ludlowe High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	893	14	26	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	956
2006	901	17	28	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	976
2007	1216	27	38	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	1325
2008	1250	31	46	53	0	n/a	n/a	0	1380
2009	1242	39	56	55	0	n/a	n/a	0	1392
2010	1291	34	66	60	1	n/a	n/a	0	1452
2011	1281	33	61	87	6	2	33	0	1503
2012	1317	25	59	99	6	2	29	0	1537
2013	1315	31	63	109	3	2	29	0	1552
2014	1278	34	63	101	1	1	31	0	1509
2015	1312	33	65	100	0	0	31	0	1541
2016	1286	32	70	93	0	0	27	0	1508
2017	1247	26	80	113	1	0	28	0	1495
2018	1249	19	85	120	1	0	36	0	1510
2019	1243	20	94	130	1	0	45	0	1533
2020	1213	21	90	130	1	0	45	0	1500
2021	1243	28	85	139	0	0	51	0	1546
2022	1203	27	88	153	0	0	54	0	1525
2023	1175	31	90	137	1	0	61	3	1498

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Fairfield Ludlowe High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	956	72.5	13.2	n/a
2006	976	94.7	10.3	5.9
2007	1325	94.7	14.0	4.2
2008	1380	108.2	12.8	3.5
2009	1392	123.8	12.5	5.2
2010	1452	113.4	12.8	7.2
2011	1503	118.8	12.6	7.9
2012	1537	119.2	12.8	8.3
2013	1552	122.9	12.6	8.7
2014	1509	123.5	12.2	6.4
2015	1541	116.0	13.2	7.5
2016	1508	124.0	12.1	7.7
2017	1495	122.8	12.1	7.2
2018	1510	134.2	11.2	6.6
2019	1533	126.2	12.1	12.3
2020	1500	138.5	10.8	13.4
2021	1546	125.6	12.3	12.9
2022	1525	128.8	11.8	12.7
2023	1498	140.5	10.6	14.6

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 Fairfield Ludlowe High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	956	72.5	13.2	n/a
2006	976	94.7	10.3	5.9
2007	1325	94.7	14.0	4.2
2008	1380	108.2	12.8	3.5
2009	1392	123.8	12.5	5.2
2010	1452	113.4	12.8	7.2
2011	1503	118.8	12.6	7.9
2012	1537	119.2	12.8	8.3
2013	1552	122.9	12.6	8.7
2014	1509	123.5	12.2	6.4
2015	1541	116.0	13.2	7.5
2016	1508	124.0	12.1	7.7
2017	1495	122.8	12.1	7.2
2018	1510	134.2	11.2	6.6
2019	1533	126.2	12.1	12.3
2020	1500	138.5	10.8	13.4
2021	1546	125.6	12.3	12.9
2022	1525	128.8	11.8	12.7
2023	1498	140.5	10.6	14.6

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 Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,328
2019	$18,714
2020	$19,318
2021	$19,431
2022	$20,503
2023	$21,965

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairfield Ludlowe High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 4^th of 121 High schools	Ranks 12^th of 142 High schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Ludlowe High School)	88.5	84.3	4.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield School District)	82.9	77.7	5.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	52.4	9.2%
11th Grade Math (Fairfield Ludlowe High School)	76.5	68.3	8.2%
11th Grade Math (Fairfield School District)	66.4	60.6	5.8%
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	1533	1498	2.3%
African American	20	31	55%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	94	90	4.3%
Hispanic	130	137	5.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1243	1175	5.5%
Two or More Races	45	61	35.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.3%	14.6%	2.2%

Schools Near Fairfield Ludlowe High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)			SBAC Mathematics (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 8th Grade	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Fairfield Ludlowe High School	Public	9-12	785 Unquowa Rd.	Fairfield	06824	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-7201	1,498	141	10.6	14.6%	1,175 (78.4%)	31 (2.1%)	137 (9.1%)	90 (6.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (4.1%)	89.8	14^th of 145 public high schools	90.3%		91	12^th of 142 public high schools	91.5%	2		66.7		61.9							$21,965
Fairfield Warde High School	Public	9-12	755 Melville Ave.	Fairfield	06825	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8449	1,418	128	11.1	24.6%	958 (67.6%)	49 (3.5%)	243 (17.1%)	102 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (4.4%)								(n/a)		67.9									$23,237
Great Oaks Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	375 Howard Avenue	Bridgeport	06605	Fairfield County	Great Oaks Charter School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(203) 870-8188	664	44	15.0	47.4%	22 (3.3%)	288 (43.4%)	340 (51.2%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.1%)	4.6	142^nd of 145 public high schools	2.1%					(n/a)	28.0	10.1	15.6		31.6	34.8	33.0	14.0	23.9	15.0	$17,634
Bassick High School	Public	9-12	1181 Fairfield Ave.	Bridgeport	06605	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 576-7350	1,009	66	15.2	86.7%	49 (4.9%)	338 (33.5%)	597 (59.2%)	9 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.4%)								(n/a)			6.7								$16,991
Staples High School	Public	9-12	70 North Ave.	Westport	06880	Fairfield County	Westport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 341-1210	1,686	175	9.6	2.2%	1,325 (78.6%)	31 (1.8%)	116 (6.9%)	103 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	110 (6.5%)	96.3	3^rd of 145 public high schools	97.9%		93.1	6^th of 142 public high schools	95.8%	3		80.1	90.9	76.7							$24,681
Bridgeport Military Academy	Public	9-12	160 Iranistan Avenue	Bridgeport	06605	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 275-3961	308	22	14.0	82.8%	31 (10.1%)	74 (24.0%)	197 (64.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)		9.4									$18,322
Central High School	Public	9-12	1 Lincoln Blvd.	Bridgeport	06606	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 576-7377	1,677	96	17.5	73.9%	166 (9.9%)	523 (31.2%)	904 (53.9%)	56 (3.3%)	7 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (1.2%)	16.4	119^th of 145 public high schools	17.9%		16.4	113^th of 142 public high schools	20.4%	6		24.5	34.1	10.1							$15,189
Bridgeport Residential Center	Public	8-12	60 Housatonic Ave	Bridgeport	06604	Fairfield County	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 579-3671																			(n/a)
REGIONS secure Bridgeport	Public	5-12	60 Housatonic Ave	Bridgeport	06604	Fairfield County	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 579-6548																			(n/a)
The Bridge Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	160 Pulaski Street	Bridgeport	06608	Fairfield County	The Bridge Academy District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(203) 336-9999	280	20	13.8	73.2%	2 (0.7%)	144 (51.4%)	129 (46.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)								(n/a)	15.6	17.1				30.6			24.5	40.0	$16,552

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Is Fairfield Ludlowe High School a good school?

Yes. Fairfield Ludlowe High School ranks in the top 9.7% of Connecticut high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Fairfield Ludlowe High School?

Students at Fairfield Ludlowe High School are 78% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Fairfield Ludlowe High School?

Fairfield Ludlowe High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dwight Elementary School
Elementary : Holland Hill School
Elementary : Mill Hill School
Elementary : Osborn Hill School
Elementary : Riverfield School
Elementary : Sherman School
Middle : Roger Ludlowe Middle School

What district is Fairfield Ludlowe High School in?

Fairfield School District

How many students attend Fairfield Ludlowe High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,498 students attended Fairfield Ludlowe High School.

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