Westhill High School
125 Roxbury Rd., Stamford, Connecticut | (203) 977-4477|
(203) 977-4477
#3,159 in National Rankings
Overall Score 82.11/100
quick stats
Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
2,265
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Overview of Westhill High School
Westhill High School is ranked 67th within Connecticut. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Westhill High School is 40%. The total minority enrollment is 75%, and 50% of students are economically disadvantaged. Westhill High School is 1 of 3 high schools in the Stamford School District.
Westhill High School 2024 Rankings
Westhill High School is ranked #3,159 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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Took at Least One AP® Exam
40%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
33%Graduation Rate
83%
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How Westhill High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 198 schools ranked in Connecticut.
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Ranking Factors | National | State |
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College Readiness Index Rank | #2,958 | #74 |
College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #2,072 (tie) | #54 |
State Assessment Proficiency Rank | #8,961 (tie) | #101 |
State Assessment Performance Rank | #2,348 (tie) | #27 |
Graduation Rate Rank | #14,874 (tie) | #178 |
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Students/Teachers at Westhill High School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
2,265
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
75.2%
Minority Enrollment
75.2%
Minority Enrollment
53.6%
Hispanic
24.6%
White
12.3%
Black
7.0%
Asian
2.3%
Two or More Races
0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
50%
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
39%
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
11%
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
188
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Test Scores at Westhill High School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
College Readiness Index
34.6/100
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on Connecticut SAT School Day and Next Generation Science Standards
49.2%
Connecticut SAT School Day and Next Generation Science Standards Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Well Above Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
42.3%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
50.8%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
-1.1%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
84.1%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP®
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
40%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
33%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
82%
Exam Pass Rate
74%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
83% (well below state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Mid-size City
Charter School
No
Magnet School
No
Eligible for Title I Funding
No
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
3
Total Students
4,955
College Readiness (district average)
35.9
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School Location
125 Roxbury Rd.
Stamford, Connecticut 6902
#3,159 in National Rankings
#67 in Connecticut High Schools
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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