Weston High School is a public high school in Weston, Connecticut, serving about 800 students in grades 9–12. The Class of 2008 had the highest CAPT scores in the state in 2006. In 2013 Weston High School was put on the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program list.
Serving 709 students in grades 9-12, Weston High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 709 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Weston 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
Weston High School's student population of 709 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
709 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1968
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Weston 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 Weston High School is 0.40, 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
#38 out of 939 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
9%
31%
Black
2%
12%
White
77%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weston High School's ranking?
Weston High School is ranked #38 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Weston High School often compared to?
Weston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilton High School, Staples High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Weston High School?
The graduation rate of Weston High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Weston High School?
709 students attend Weston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Weston High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weston High School?
Weston High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Weston High School offer ?
Weston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Weston High School part of?
Weston High School is part of Weston School District.
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