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#597 of 990 schools in CT

Westhill High School

High School · Stamford School District · Stamford, CT

A Stamford School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

125 Roxbury Rd., Stamford, CT 06902

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 54% proficient (2022)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness5.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation21.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$26,034
Chronic Absenteeism29.8%

Students at Westhill High School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 43% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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

47.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Westhill 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,386/100K

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

$92,527

Median home value

$515,000

Median rent

$2,139/mo

College educated

43.6%

Homeownership

40.9%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
21.6% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
12 boys'·14 girls'·45 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Academy of Information Technology & EngineeringEnrollment path unverified6.89–121.1 mi630Compare →
The Pinnacle SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7private3–121.2 mi69Compare →
The Spire SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6private7–121.2 mi40Compare →
Cardinal Kung AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0private7–121.5 mi104Compare →

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.

Stamford School District

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#13 of 21
District spending per student
$26,034NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Westhill High School

Westhill High School is a public high school in Stamford, CT, part of Stamford School District, serving approximately 2,259 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #597 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Westhill High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Westhill High School is a public high school located on Roxbury Road in the northern section of Stamford, Connecticut 2. It is one of three large public high schools in the city, alongside AITE and Stamford High School, which is noted as a sports rival 2. The student body is diverse, representing more than thirty-five distinct nationalities 2. The school offers specialized programs including Agriscience, JROTC, Academy of Finance, Computer Science, Advanced Placement (AP), UConn Early College Experience, and Health Science Technology 1. Westhill provides over 50 clubs and activities, with more than 900 students participating in the Clubs and Activities Fair 1. The Westhill Marching Band, directed by Ms. Blair Roberts, placed second in Class IIA at the US Bands competition, achieving first place in overall music and percussion 1. The school has received the MarcUS for Change Spirit Award for two consecutive years at the SPEF 5K Walk & Run event 1. Additionally, several students were recognized with the Hispanic Academic Excellence Award 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.westhillweb.com
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Westhill High School

What grades does Westhill High School serve?

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

How many students attend Westhill High School?

Westhill High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,259 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Westhill High School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Westhill High School rank in CT?

Westhill High School ranks #597 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Westhill High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Westhill High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Westhill High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Westhill High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Westhill High School a charter school?

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

Is Westhill High School a Title I school?

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

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

47.3% of students at Westhill 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
2,259
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
170
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 9
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.8%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 06902)
72,915
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
37.3
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 06902; 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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