A+
Excellent
97/100

New Canaan High School

📚 08 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 11 Farm Rd., New Canaan, CT 06840
Overall
A+
97/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 94% · Math 81% proficient · 100th percentile in Connecticut
Graduation
A
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Connecticut for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Connecticut schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

97
Repit Score
out of 100
1,257
Students
enrolled
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$29K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%100/100reading 100th percentile, math 99th percentile among Connecticut high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%83/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 0% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Connecticut schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +5 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Connecticut. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency94% (+36 pts vs. state avg 58%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency81% (+33 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+5 pts vs. state avg 92%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Connecticut state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White98%82%reading +22 pts, math +29 pts99th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 11 Farm Rd.
City New Canaan
ZIP Code 06840
District 0902700
NCES School ID 090270000531
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 06840

Understanding the community around New Canaan High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $250,001
Per Capita Income $138,453
Poverty Rate 1.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 80.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 82.3%
High School or Higher 98.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,434,400
Median Rent $3,278
Owner-Occupied 85.0%
Renter-Occupied 15.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for New Canaan High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 79.5%
Hispanic/Latino 7.2%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More Races 3.7%
Black 1.1%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,257
Teachers (FTE) 104.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for New Canaan High School?
New Canaan High School has a Repit School Score of 97 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend New Canaan High School?
New Canaan High School has 1,257 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
What grades does New Canaan High School serve?
New Canaan High School serves grades 08 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does New Canaan High School receive per student?
New Canaan High School receives $28,741 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around New Canaan High School in 06840 ▼
Avg Home Value
$2,236,682
Avg Monthly Rent
$8,476
1-Year Change
+15.4%
% Renters
15.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026