New Canaan High School
1,294 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,056 |
| Hispanic | 84 |
| Black | 11 |
| Asian | 91 |
| Two or More | 46 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White1,056 (81.7 %)
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Asian91 (7.0 %)
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Hispanic84 (6.5 %)
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Two or More46 (3.6 %)
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Black11 (0.9 %)
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American Indian3 (0.2 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 317 |
| Grade 10 | 335 |
| Grade 11 | 315 |
| Grade 12 | 327 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 627 | 48.5% |
| Male | 665 | 51.4% |
| Not Specified | 2 | 0.1% |
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