New Canaan High School is a public high school in New Canaan, Connecticut, United States. In 2017, it was ranked the best public high school in Connecticut, and one of the top 200 in the nation. New Canaan High School was ranked the 74th best STEM high school in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Serving 1,257 students in grades 9-12, New Canaan High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Canaan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
New Canaan High School's student population of 1,257 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Year Founded
1927
School Rankings
New Canaan High School ranks within the top 5% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Canaan High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#15 out of 939 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
7%
32%
Black
2%
12%
White
78%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Canaan High School's ranking?
New Canaan High School is ranked #15 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are New Canaan High School often compared to?
New Canaan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Darien High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Canaan High School?
The graduation rate of New Canaan High School is 99%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend New Canaan High School?
1,257 students attend New Canaan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of New Canaan High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Canaan High School?
New Canaan High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does New Canaan High School offer ?
New Canaan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Canaan High School part of?
New Canaan High School is part of New Canaan School District.
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