New Canaan High School in New Canaan, CT - Niche
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New Canaan High School
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  • Public
  • NEW CANAAN, CT

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade B minus
  3. Teachers
    grade A+
  4. College Prep
    grade A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A+
  6. Administration
    grade A
  7. Sports
    grade A+
  8. Food
    grade A+
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade A

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New Canaan High School is a top rated, public school located in NEW CANAAN, CT. It has 1,286 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1. According to state test scores, 70% of students are at least proficient in math and 88% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
88%
Percent Proficient - Math
70%
Average Graduation Rate
99%
Average SAT
1330
425 responses
Average ACT
31
150 responses
AP Enrollment
58%

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Living in the Area

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C
  2. Good for Families
    grade A+
  3. Housing
    grade C
Median Household Income
$214,977
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$2,477
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$1,264,400
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
88%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 16 responses
Poll
75%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 16 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 52 responses
  • Turkey Bowl football game on thanksgiving day
    29%
  • Spirit Week
    27%
  • Senior Prom
    17%
  • Prom Fashion Show
    8%
  • Christmas Ugly Sweater Day
    6%
  • Spirit Week
    6%
  • NCHS Film Festival
    4%

Students

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,286
Free or Reduced Lunch
No data available  
85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 20 responses
50%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 20 responses
95%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 20 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$85,717
Teachers in First/Second Year
0%
71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 28 responses
86%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 28 responses
82%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 28 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$28,443 / year
National
$12,239
93%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 29 responses
72%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 29 responses
76%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 29 responses

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