- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090504001058
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 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 68/100 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
- 68
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Staples High School held near 1,626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-60 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 175.0 → 152.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-60 students YoY 090504001058 · Westport, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,629 enr · 9.3:1 · 1.3% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Bedford Middle School (710 students)
Staples High School held near 1,626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-60 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 175.0 → 152.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Staples High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Staples High School
1,629 students
- Bedford Middle
Bedford Middle School
710 students
- Long Lots Scho 571
Long Lots School
571 students
- Coleytown Midd 484
Coleytown Middle School
484 students
- Coleytown Elem 461
Coleytown Elementary School
461 students
- Green's Farms 460
Green's Farms School
460 students
What this shows Staples High School reports 1,629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Staples High School compares
Staples High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$28,385
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
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
District finance for Westport School District reports $28,385 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,629 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,686 (2022-23) → 1,626 (2023-24), nearly flat (-60).
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 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.