Darien High School
School Overview
Darien High School is a public school located in Darien, Connecticut. It is a school in Darien School District district.
According to the Connecticut state assessment result, 86% of students are proficient in Math learning and 92% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,375 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 10 to 1 where a total of 132 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,375 students are attending Darien High School. By gender, there are 701 and 674 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Darien High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 146 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 22 | 14 | 8 |
| White | 121 | 57 | 64 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 146 | 73 | 73 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 132 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Darien High School and the students to teacher ratio is 10 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 132 | Students per teacher: 10 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 132 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 3.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 0.8% |
| School counselors | 8 | Students per counselor: 172 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 5 | - |
| Nurses | 8 | - |
| Psychologists | 3 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 6,895 Households |
| Population | 21,694 |
| Male | 10,732 |
| Female | 11,010 |
| Child Population | 8,887 |
| Total Housing Units | 7,278 Units |
| Average House Value | $1,471,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $2,469 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.90% |
| Average Household Income | $232,523 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 98.79% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Darien High School offers 22 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 443 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 330 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Darien High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 22 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 443 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 139 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 242 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 348 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 330 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Darien School District
In Darien School District, 7 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in DARIEN, Connecticut
1 private schools are serving students in DARIEN, Connecticut. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.