Enrollment
1,629
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Westport, CT
Staples High School
Federal NCES profile for Staples High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 75/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090504001058
👥 S:T ratio 63
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Staples High School earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Westport · Resource Index
- 75
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 1.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Staples High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Staples High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Westport, CT.
School address
District: Westport School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090504001058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
175.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Staples High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Staples High School
Staples High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Westport, Connecticut, enrolling 1,629 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.3:1, Staples High School is leaner than roughly 87% of Connecticut schools and 23% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.3% free-meal eligibility runs 96% below the Connecticut average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,629 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 19 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #3.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 30 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 155 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Westport School District also operates Bedford Middle School (710 students) and Long Lots School (571 students) alongside Staples High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Staples High School compares
Staples High School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.3% | ▼ 96% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,629 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,629
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$28,159
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors10.5 FTE
Per 155 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 6.1%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Staples High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westport School District, which includes Staples High School.
$28,159
Per student
+18%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+70%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 82.4%
State 15.4%
Federal 2.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Staples High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Lots School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleytown Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleytown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green's Farms School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Staples High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,629 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Staples High School
How many students attend Staples High School?
Staples High School has 1,629 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westport, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Staples High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Staples High School is 9.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Staples High School?
1.3% of students at Staples High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Staples High School?
The largest demographic group at Staples High School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Westport, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Staples High School?
Staples High School has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Staples High School rank among public schools in Westport?
By Resource Investment Index, Staples High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Westport, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Westport on the city page.
Is Staples High School a good school?
Staples High School earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Westport School District?
Besides Staples High School, Westport School District also operates Bedford Middle School (710 students), Long Lots School (571 students), and Coleytown Middle School (484 students). See the Westport School District district page for the complete list.
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