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#238 of 990 schools in CT

Top 24% in state

Westbrook High School

High School · Westbrook School District · Westbrook, CT

A high school in Westbrook, CT where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

156 McVeagh Rd., Westbrook, CT 06498

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation68.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.8:1
District spending per student$36,020
Chronic Absenteeism23.3%

Students at Westbrook High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (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 24 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Westbrook 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,172

Median home value

$423,500

Median rent

$1,349/mo

College educated

45.4%

Homeownership

77%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06498; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
68.2% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
7 boys'·9 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Old Saybrook Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.69–123.0 mi345Compare →
The Morgan SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.59–124.1 mi477Compare →
Valley Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.39–125.0 mi483Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Westbrook School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$36,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Westbrook High School

Westbrook High School is a public high school in Westbrook, CT, part of Westbrook School District, serving approximately 176 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #238 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Westbrook High School

What grades does Westbrook High School serve?

Westbrook High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Westbrook High School?

Westbrook High School has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westbrook High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Westbrook High School is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Westbrook High School rank in CT?

Westbrook High School ranks #238 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Westbrook High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Westbrook High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Westbrook High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Westbrook High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Westbrook High School a charter school?

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

Is Westbrook High School a Title I school?

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

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

39.8% of students at Westbrook 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
176
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 3
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.3%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 06498)
6,832
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
56.8
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 06498; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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