Excellent
#87 of 990 schools in CT
Top 9% in state
Center for Global Studies
High School · Norwalk School District · Norwalk, CT
A Norwalk School District high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 Highland Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Center for Global Studies score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 7-year record (2016–2022) and has held near 70% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Center for Global Studies sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,589/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norwalk), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,399
Median home value
$453,400
Median rent
$1,898/mo
College educated
35.9%
Homeownership
46.5%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brien Mcmahon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,766 | Compare → |
| Darien High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,398 | Compare → |
| Norwalk High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 1,547 | Compare → |
| P-tech NorwalkEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 380 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Norwalk School District
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #1 of 22
- District spending per student
- $26,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Center for Global Studies is listed in Norwalk School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Center for Global Studies
Center for Global Studies is a public high school in Norwalk, CT, part of Norwalk School District, serving approximately 284 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
What's said publicly about Center for Global Studies
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center for Global Studies
What grades does Center for Global Studies serve?
Center for Global Studies serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Center for Global Studies?
Center for Global Studies has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center for Global Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Center for Global Studies is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Center for Global Studies rank in CT?
Center for Global Studies ranks #87 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Center for Global Studies's MySchoolScout rating?
Center for Global Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Center for Global Studies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Center for Global Studies has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Center for Global Studies a charter school?
No, Center for Global Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Center for Global Studies a Title I school?
No, Center for Global Studies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Center for Global Studies?
33.8% of students at Center for Global Studies qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (203) 852-9488
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 06854)
- 31,753
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06854; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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