How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Danbury High School | New Fairfield High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Danbury, CT | New Fairfield, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 3,612 | 693 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.7:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.5% | 15.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Danbury High School | New Fairfield High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,386 | $25,399 |
| District | Danbury Public Schools | New Fairfield Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Danbury High School | New Fairfield High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23.2% | 71.1% |
| African American | 6.9% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62.4% | 20.6% |
| Asian | 4.3% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.9% | 3.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Danbury High School | New Fairfield High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | 21 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 288:1 | 142:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.7% | 14.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 899 | 32 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.