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#157 of 990 schools in CT

Top 16% in state

Fairfield Warde High School

High School · Fairfield School District · Fairfield, CT

A high school in Fairfield, CT where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

755 Melville Ave., Fairfield, CT 06825

  • Math 54% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 79% proficient (2022)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency79% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation34.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$26,433
Chronic Absenteeism12.2%

Students at Fairfield Warde High School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency79%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
86%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
79%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
79%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
73%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
73%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
79%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fairfield Warde 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,435/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fairfield), 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

$126,744

Median home value

$601,400

Median rent

$1,928/mo

College educated

59.6%

Homeownership

78.9%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06825; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
34.5% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.69–121.4 mi1,704Compare →
St Catherine AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated5–121.4 mi15Compare →
Bassick High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.19–121.6 mi1,033Compare →
Fusion Academy Ff: FairfieldPrivate · tuition6.5private6–121.7 mi41Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fairfield School District

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#11 of 16
District spending per student
$26,433NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fairfield Warde High School is listed in Fairfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fairfield Warde High School

Fairfield Warde High School is a public high school in Fairfield, CT, part of Fairfield School District, serving approximately 1,370 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #157 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Fairfield Warde High School

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Fairfield Warde High School is a co-educational secondary school located in Fairfield, Connecticut 2. The school's athletic teams, known as the Mustangs, compete in the FCIAC division of the CIAC 2. As of 2025, U.S. News & World Report ranks the school 28th in the state, assigning it an overall score of 91.18 out of 100 2.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fairfield Warde High School

What grades does Fairfield Warde High School serve?

Fairfield Warde High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Fairfield Warde High School?

Fairfield Warde High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,370 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Warde High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Warde High School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fairfield Warde High School rank in CT?

Fairfield Warde High School ranks #157 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Fairfield Warde High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fairfield Warde High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Fairfield Warde High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairfield Warde High School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Fairfield Warde High School a charter school?

No, Fairfield Warde High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fairfield Warde High School a Title I school?

No, Fairfield Warde High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairfield Warde High School?

22.9% of students at Fairfield Warde High School 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
1,370
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
123
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 2
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.2%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 06825)
20,992
Area average commute
32.5 min
Area median age
45.1
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 06825; 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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