Excellent
#24 of 990 schools in CT
Top 2% in state
Darien High School
High School · Darien School District · Darien, CT
A high school in Darien, CT where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
80 High School Ln., Darien, CT 06820
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 89% proficient (2022)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Darien High School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 86% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Darien High School 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,080/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Darien), 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
$250,001
Median home value
$1,728,400
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
85.6%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06820; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| The Academy of Information Technology & EngineeringEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 630 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Darien School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $27,125NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Darien High School is listed in Darien School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Darien High School
Darien High School is a public high school in Darien, CT, part of Darien School District, serving approximately 1,398 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Darien High School
What grades does Darien High School serve?
Darien High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Darien High School?
Darien High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darien High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Darien High School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Darien High School rank in CT?
Darien High School ranks #24 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Darien High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Darien High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Darien High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Darien High School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Darien High School a charter school?
No, Darien High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Darien High School a Title I school?
No, Darien High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 121
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.7%
- Phone
- (203) 655-3981
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 06820)
- 21,683
- Area average commute
- 38.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 06820; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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