School Overview
New Canaan High School (NCHS), located at 11 Farm Rd. in New Canaan, Connecticut, is a top-tier public secondary school recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and comprehensive student development. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is well-regarded for its rigorous curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust STEM programs, and a strong emphasis on the humanities and the arts. The school culture prioritizes both intellectual growth and character development, aiming to prepare graduates for success in competitive higher education environments and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, NCHS is known for an extensive extracurricular landscape that fosters a vibrant school spirit. Students have access to a diverse selection of varsity sports, competitive clubs, performing arts ensembles, and service-learning opportunities that encourage well-rounded involvement. Situated in an affluent and highly supportive community, the school benefits from significant parental engagement and modern facilities, all of which contribute to its status as a consistently high-performing institution within the state of Connecticut.
1,294
Total Students
106.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
0.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Canaan High School
Demographic Student Count
White1,056
Hispanic84
Black11
Asian91
Two or More46
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    1,056 (81.7 %)
  • Asian
    91 (7.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    84 (6.5 %)
  • Two or More
    46 (3.6 %)
  • Black
    11 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: New Canaan School District
Phone: (203)594-4600
Website: http://www.ncps-k12.org/Domain/9
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 106.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 3
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 317
Grade 10 335
Grade 11 315
Grade 12 327

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for New Canaan High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9317
Grade 10335
Grade 11315
Grade 12327
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for New Canaan High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female62748.5%
Male66551.4%
Not Specified20.1%
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