GUILFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Guilford High School is a public high school that is part of the Guilford School District school district, located in Guilford, CT with about 1,131 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 84 teachers, Guilford High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Guilford High School, located in the coastal town of Guilford, Connecticut, is a high-performing public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a comprehensive curriculum, the school offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and elective pathways designed to prepare students for success in higher education and their future careers. The school operates under the Guilford Public Schools district, which consistently ranks among the top-performing districts in the state.
Beyond its rigorous academic offerings, Guilford High School places a significant emphasis on student well-being, community engagement, and holistic development. The school fosters a vibrant extracurricular culture, featuring a diverse range of athletic teams, performing arts programs, competitive clubs, and service-oriented organizations. Housed in a modern facility that integrates sustainable design, the school encourages an environment where students are challenged to think critically and participate actively in both the local community and the broader global landscape.
For more information, contact Guilford High School at (203) 453-2741 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Guilford, CT 06437-1838
(203) 453-2741
http://ghs.guilfordschools.org
GUILFORD HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Guilford, CT with about 1,131 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Guilford School District
- Total Students:
- 1,131
- Teachers:
- 84.08
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 1,131 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GUILFORD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 85.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.3%
- Asian
- 4.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
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.