Is Staples High School a good school?

Yes! Staples High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 3 rd of 145 Connecticut high schools.

How many students attend Staples High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,686 students attended Staples High School.

What is the racial makeup of Staples High School?

Students at Staples High School are 79% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Staples High School?

Staples High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Coleytown Elementary School Elementary : Green's Farms School Elementary : King's Highway Elementary School Elementary : Long Lots School Elementary : Saugatuck Elementary School Middle : Bedford Middle School

Staples High School

Summary:

Staples High School is a public high school in Westport, Connecticut, serving 1,686 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the highly-ranked Fairfield School District, which is ranked 4th out of 158 districts in the state.

Staples High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Connecticut, ranking 3rd out of 145 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. This is reflected in its students' exceptional academic performance, with 90.9% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts and 76.7% proficient or better in SAT/Math, significantly outperforming the state averages. The school also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking 2nd out of 102 Connecticut high schools for female students and 5th out of 100 for male students. Additionally, Staples High School has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at only 2.19%, suggesting a relatively affluent student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Central High School in Bridgeport and Bassick High School, Staples High School's performance stands out, with significantly higher academic achievement and lower rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This highlights the disparities in educational opportunities and resources available to students in different communities within the state, underscoring the importance of equitable access to high-quality education.

Detail:

Public 9-12

70 North Ave.
Westport, CT 06880

(203) 341-1210

District: Westport School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3^rd of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,681

Feeder schools for Staples High School:

Elementary:	Coleytown Elementary School
	Green's Farms School
	King's Highway Elementary School
	Long Lots School
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	Saugatuck Elementary School
Middle:	Bedford Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 1,686

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.6%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Two or more races:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Staples High School ranks better than 97.9% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.34. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.6%), Hispanic (6.9%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 2.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Staples High School is 9.6. (See more...)

Compare Staples High School employs 175 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Staples High School is $24,681.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Staples High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Staples High School 3^rd of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Staples High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Westport School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Westport School District 4^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Staples High School

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Rank History for all students at Staples High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	82.59	4^th	176	97.7%
2008	81.75	10^th	176	94.3%
2009	83.76	3^rd	176	98.3%
2010	82.28	5^th	186	97.3%
2011	83.22	4^th	189	97.9%
2012	83.07	9^th	188	95.2%
2013	82.85	2^nd	193	99.0%
2015	86.47	23^rd	196	88.3%
2016	93.32	4^th	132	97.0%
2017	94.12	3^rd	140	97.9%
2018	94.65	3^rd	121	97.5%
2019	95.93	2^nd	121	98.3%
2021	85.22	33^rd	200	83.5%
2022	90.52	13^th	139	90.6%
2023	93.14	6^th	142	95.8%
2024	96.34	3^rd	145	97.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Staples High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	81.50	1^st	1	0.0%
2024	67.36	2^nd	3	33.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Staples High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	95.97	1^st	14	92.9%
2021	67.68	55^th	175	68.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Staples High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	90.95	2^nd	79	97.5%
2019	88.82	6^th	84	92.9%
2021	83.60	30^th	189	84.1%
2022	88.03	11^th	106	89.6%
2023	90.50	9^th	103	91.3%
2024	95.25	2^nd	102	98.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Staples High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	79.23	9^th	57	84.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Staples High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	92.23	3^rd	78	96.2%
2019	95.12	1^st	80	98.8%
2021	84.41	31^st	182	83.0%
2022	86.29	18^th	102	82.4%
2023	87.57	14^th	100	86.0%
2024	93.33	5^th	100	95.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Staples High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	85.78	1^st	11	90.9%
2019	86.41	2^nd	12	83.3%
2021	68.87	10^th	28	64.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Staples High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	99.85	1^st	20	95.0%
2021	98.00	3^rd	104	97.1%

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Rank History for White students at Staples High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	92.08	2^nd	105	98.1%
2019	94.27	4^th	113	96.5%
2021	74.00	39^th	155	74.8%
2022	81.62	23^rd	117	80.3%
2023	84.50	15^th	116	87.1%
2024	95.12	6^th	116	94.8%

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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 Staples High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1393	36	29	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	1483
1989	1243	27	26	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	1311
1990	1074	41	27	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	1168
1991	1010	18	17	21	4	n/a	n/a	0	1070
1992	917	17	20	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	978
1993	878	13	33	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	950
1994	852	15	29	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	921
1995	873	11	31	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	938
1996	873	11	31	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	938
1997	853	7	31	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	921
1998	879	7	32	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	944
1999	931	9	38	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	1001
2000	946	18	43	26	2	n/a	n/a	0	1035
2001	1015	30	44	32	2	n/a	n/a	0	1123
2002	1154	31	46	45	3	n/a	n/a	0	1279
2003	1154	31	46	45	3	n/a	n/a	0	1279
2004	1286	20	49	43	0	n/a	n/a	0	1398
2005	1369	12	41	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	1458
2006	1069	7	31	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	1131
2007	1516	12	41	25	3	n/a	n/a	0	1597
2008	1614	24	48	32	3	n/a	n/a	0	1721
2009	1629	30	62	37	3	n/a	n/a	0	1761
2010	1639	35	72	36	3	n/a	n/a	0	1785
2011	1674	34	71	49	2	0	2	0	1832
2012	1644	36	82	55	3	0	4	0	1824
2013	1684	39	87	61	3	1	4	0	1879
2014	1615	40	92	78	3	0	6	0	1834
2015	1632	35	97	81	2	0	7	0	1854
2016	1630	40	116	86	1	0	12	0	1885
2017	1601	38	108	92	0	0	14	0	1853
2018	1606	45	110	101	0	0	26	0	1888
2019	1560	44	110	107	0	0	37	0	1858
2020	1513	36	118	106	0	0	55	0	1828
2021	1482	37	119	97	0	0	68	0	1803
2022	1389	33	109	95	0	0	88	0	1714
2023	1325	31	103	116	0	0	110	1	1686

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 Staples High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1483	122.0	12.1	n/a
1989	1311	110.3	11.8	n/a
1990	1168	100.2	11.6	n/a
1991	1070	97.5	10.9	n/a
1992	978	88.6	11.0	2.4
1993	950	80.2	11.8	0.1
1994	921	81.4	11.3	2
1995	938	78.8	11.9	2.8
1996	938	78.8	11.9	2.8
1997	921	80.0	11.5	2.6
1998	944	83.2	11.3	2.2
1999	1001	88.4	11.3	3.2
2000	1035	93.4	11.1	1.5
2001	1123	99.7	11.3	n/a
2002	1279	108.4	11.8	1.3
2003	1279	108.4	11.8	1.3
2004	1398	117.8	11.9	1.7
2005	1458	110.2	13.2	n/a
2006	1131	114.5	9.9	2.7
2007	1597	120.8	13.2	2
2008	1721	139.7	12.3	2.8
2009	1761	155.4	12.4	1.6
2010	1785	139.3	12.8	2.6
2011	1832	147.0	12.4	2.7
2012	1824	146.3	12.4	3.2
2013	1879	152.5	12.3	4.3
2014	1834	158.5	11.5	4.5
2015	1854	142.0	13.0	4.3
2016	1885	151.0	12.4	4.2
2017	1853	154.9	11.9	4.3
2018	1888	165.3	11.4	4.4
2019	1858	153.6	12.0	3.6
2020	1828	155.9	11.7	3.8
2021	1803	152.0	11.8	2.7
2022	1714	148.9	11.5	3
2023	1686	175.0	9.6	2.2

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 Staples High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1483	122.0	12.1	n/a
1989	1311	110.3	11.8	n/a
1990	1168	100.2	11.6	n/a
1991	1070	97.5	10.9	n/a
1992	978	88.6	11.0	2.4
1993	950	80.2	11.8	0.1
1994	921	81.4	11.3	2
1995	938	78.8	11.9	2.8
1996	938	78.8	11.9	2.8
1997	921	80.0	11.5	2.6
1998	944	83.2	11.3	2.2
1999	1001	88.4	11.3	3.2
2000	1035	93.4	11.1	1.5
2001	1123	99.7	11.3	n/a
2002	1279	108.4	11.8	1.3
2003	1279	108.4	11.8	1.3
2004	1398	117.8	11.9	1.7
2005	1458	110.2	13.2	n/a
2006	1131	114.5	9.9	2.7
2007	1597	120.8	13.2	2
2008	1721	139.7	12.3	2.8
2009	1761	155.4	12.4	1.6
2010	1785	139.3	12.8	2.6
2011	1832	147.0	12.4	2.7
2012	1824	146.3	12.4	3.2
2013	1879	152.5	12.3	4.3
2014	1834	158.5	11.5	4.5
2015	1854	142.0	13.0	4.3
2016	1885	151.0	12.4	4.2
2017	1853	154.9	11.9	4.3
2018	1888	165.3	11.4	4.4
2019	1858	153.6	12.0	3.6
2020	1828	155.9	11.7	3.8
2021	1803	152.0	11.8	2.7
2022	1714	148.9	11.5	3
2023	1686	175.0	9.6	2.2

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 Staples High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$19,967
2019	$20,796
2020	$20,828
2021	$22,251
2022	$23,929
2023	$24,681

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Staples High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2^nd of 121 High schools	Ranks 6^th of 142 High schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Staples High School)	92.6	87.5	5.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Westport School District)	92.2	87.3	4.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	52.4	9.2%
11th Grade Math (Staples High School)	78.9	77.5	1.4%
11th Grade Math (Westport School District)	78.2	76.9	1.3%
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	1858	1686	9.3%
African American	44	31	29.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	110	103	6.4%
Hispanic	107	116	8.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1560	1325	15.1%
Two or More Races	37	110	197.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.6%	2.2%	1.4%

Schools Near Staples 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
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
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
Norwalk High School	Public	9-12	23 Calvin Murphy Drive	Norwalk	06851	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 838-4481	1,484	113	13.1	51.3%	342 (23.0%)	234 (15.8%)	841 (56.7%)	34 (2.3%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (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	408	39	10.3	50.0%	95 (23.3%)	66 (16.2%)	202 (49.5%)	35 (8.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	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
Weston High School	Public	9-12	115 School Rd.	Weston	06883	Fairfield County	Weston School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 221-6500	722	65	11.0	1.0%	583 (80.7%)	9 (1.2%)	51 (7.1%)	35 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.1%)	96.5	2^nd of 145 public high schools	98.6%		96.2	3^rd of 142 public high schools	97.9%	1		85.9	91.5	62.1							$27,573
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
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
Wilton High School	Public	9-12	395 Danbury Rd.	Wilton	06897	Fairfield County	Wilton School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 762-0381	1,231	112	11.0	8.4%	923 (75.0%)	17 (1.4%)	85 (6.9%)	126 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (6.3%)								(n/a)		92.1									$22,584

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