GREENWICH HIGH SCHOOL
Greenwich High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Greenwich School District school district, located in Greenwich, CT with about 2,654 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 222 teachers, Greenwich High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Greenwich High School (GHS), located on Hillside Road in Greenwich, Connecticut, is a premier public secondary institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and extensive extracurricular programming. Serving as the sole public high school for the town, the campus is recognized for its large, comprehensive learning environment that caters to a diverse student body. The school is widely regarded for its rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, which includes a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized honors tracks, and comprehensive support services designed to foster student success.
Beyond its academic reputation, Greenwich High School is famous for its vibrant campus culture and state-of-the-art facilities. The school offers a vast array of athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, encouraging students to pursue interests ranging from competitive sports to STEM initiatives and community service. By maintaining strong connections with the surrounding Greenwich community, GHS emphasizes not only scholarly achievement but also the development of well-rounded, socially responsible individuals prepared for the challenges of higher education and professional life.
For more information, contact Greenwich High School at (203) 625-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Greenwich, CT 06830-4835
(203) 625-8000
GREENWICH HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Greenwich, CT with about 2,654 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Greenwich School District
- Total Students:
- 2,654
- Teachers:
- 222.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,654 students
- White
- 65.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.7%
- Asian
- 7.3%
- Black or African American
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.0%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.