How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Darien High School | New Canaan High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Darien, CT | New Canaan, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,382 | 1,257 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.7:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Darien High School | New Canaan High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,998 | $27,979 |
| District | Darien Public Schools | New Canaan School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Darien High School | New Canaan High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.6% | 78.0% |
| African American | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% | 7.3% |
| Asian | 5.9% | 8.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 4.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Darien High School | New Canaan High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | 25 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 181:1 | 161:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 35 | 31 |
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.