New Canaan High School
School Overview
New Canaan High School is a public school located in New Canaan, Connecticut. It is a school in New Canaan School District district.
According to the Connecticut state assessment result, 81% of students are proficient in Math learning and 94% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,318 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 114 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,318 students are attending New Canaan High School. By gender, there are 678 and 640 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
New Canaan High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 173 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| Black | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| White | 148 | 84 | 64 |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Total | 173 | 95 | 78 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 114 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for New Canaan High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. All teachers are certified. 93.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 114 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 114 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 1.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 4.4% |
| School counselors | 8 | Students per counselor: 165 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 3 | - |
| Nurses | 4 | - |
| Psychologists | 2 | - |
| Social workers | 2 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 7,116 Households |
| Population | 20,188 |
| Male | 9,554 |
| Female | 10,722 |
| Child Population | 7,432 |
| Total Housing Units | 7,655 Units |
| Average House Value | $1,355,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $2,228 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.00% |
| Average Household Income | $190,227 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.61% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
New Canaan High School offers 27 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 506 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 476 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at New Canaan High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 27 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 506 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 101 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 170 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 483 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 476 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in New Canaan School District
In New Canaan School District, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in NEW CANAAN, Connecticut
2 private schools are serving students in NEW CANAAN, Connecticut. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.