Darien High School

Darien High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
80 High School Ln,  Darien, CT
Darien School District
3.9
4.2
1,422 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Ellen Mary Dunn
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
89%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
99%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
B
Administration
A
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A+
Sports
A-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
122
Full Time Teachers
122
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
680
Verbal
670
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
32
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
90.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
173:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
49.9%
White
82.8%
Hispanic
7.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.8%
Two or more races
2.5%
Black
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best HS For Athletes in Connecticut
#4 Best Public HS in Connecticut
#7 Best College Prep Public HS in Connecticut
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Connecticut 146 Students
Boston University 130 Students
New York University 117 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 111 Students
Boston College 111 Students
University of Virginia 98 Students
Northeastern University 90 Students
Penn State 81 Students
Georgetown University 77 Students
Wake Forest University 77 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 227 Students
Psychology 130 Students
Biology 100 Students
Finance 89 Students
Economics 79 Students
Marketing 71 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 56 Students
Political Science and Government 55 Students
Computer Science 46 Students
Engineering 45 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 180 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/4/2024
Darien High School is a fantastic High School and its students are prepared for college. There are many clubs to participate in and the cafeteria is great. The only downside is the lack of diversity of the school and the administration.
4.0 Senior
1/19/2022
It feels like a safe enviroment, its a place where students definitely push themselves to suceed. It is common for students to take higher level courses, and courses themselves are on college level.
2.0 Senior
1/6/2022
academics and sports are strong but the environment is horrible. ignorant privileged students who do not get held accountable. sports teams are worshipped especially football. ruined my mental health and will never come back here.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/2/2019
Excellent in every respect. Rich choice of activities and academics. Experienced counselors and teachers and positive atmosphere. Strong support for IEP and 509.
5.0 parent
8/31/2019
For the right kid, this school is amazing. There is a wide variety of activities and courses, the facilities are outstanding, and the academic expectations are high.
5.0 other
5/9/2018
When we moved to Darien from New Jersey, we walked in blindly, without knowing what to expect from the school and community. I have two kids that are currently juniors in high school, and even though they were concerned about the new environment, they really liked how attentive school staff and clas...
1.0 student
9/3/2017
This school was one of the worst experiences of my life. I got bullied and whenever I brought it to someones attention, they shrugged it off because my bulliers were doing extremely well in sports and they didn't want to affect their athletic careers. I played lacrosse here, and it was the only impo...

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Darien High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Darien, CT, in the Darien neighborhood, and is served by the Darien School District in Connecticut. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,422 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 89% are proficient in reading. Darien High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $2,624,531. Discover additional schools in the area, like Stamford High School, New Canaan High School, Brien Mcmahon High School, and more. Learn more about what Darien has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Darien High School.

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