New Canaan High School

New Canaan High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
11 Farm Rd,  New Canaan, CT
New Canaan Public Schools
4.1
4.0
1,286 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr William D Egan
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
70%
Reading Proficiency
88%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
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
88%
Math Proficiency
70%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
118
Full Time Teachers
118
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
670
Verbal
670
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
28
AP Pass Rate
99%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
168:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.5%
White
81.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7%
Hispanic
6.5%
Two or more races
3.6%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best College Prep Public HS in Connecticut
#2 Best Public HS in Connecticut
#3 Best Public HS Teachers in Connecticut
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 169 Students
Boston University 142 Students
Boston College 131 Students
New York University 110 Students
University of Miami 90 Students
Northeastern University 88 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 84 Students
Syracuse University 83 Students
University of Virginia 80 Students
Clemson University 73 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 227 Students
Finance 101 Students
Economics 93 Students
Psychology 92 Students
Computer Science 71 Students
Biology 68 Students
Marketing 58 Students
Political Science and Government 55 Students
Communications 46 Students
Engineering 41 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 169 Reviews
5.0 Parent
5/23/2025
An amazing school with a first class education, happy and positive environment, and great sports, alongside extra curricular activities.
5.0 Junior
11/27/2024
As a Junior at this high school their are many things that New Canaan high school excels at. This school has some of the best teachers I've had the pleasure to meet. All sports programs at the school are given time and support by the school and the education is exceptional. Other schools I've been to do not compare to New Canaan as they do not only prepare students for college they prepare students for the rest of their lives.
5.0 Parent
9/8/2023
I'm a parent of two current NCHS students. The academics are as rigorous as a private school, and the extracurriculars - in particular sports and theatre - are top notch. Teachers are attentive, and the guidance counselors are responsive. The reputation the school has for academics is a useful one with colleges. My one watch out is the lack of diversity which is really more of a town issue. Coming from NYC this is definitely missed, especially with regard to underrepresented groups.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/26/2023
This is a true gem school which a simple average rating by anonymous reviewers would do its just. Talk to principals and teachers during open houses. Check out facilities, academics (rich AP courses), extra-curricular activities (athletics, science/social clubs), student emotional health and holisti...
5.0 other
11/22/2022
I went through the New Canaan School District from Preschool to 12th Grade i Graduated in 2018 NCPS is the Best School District in the state for People that want to work in education or move their family to Connecticut New Canaan is the best at both I’m so happy that my parents decided to move me an...
5.0 parent
5/4/2021
First off, anyone who rates this school 1-star is an imbecile who has no sense of what a 1-star school represents. This is perennially rated the top school in the state, and always among the top 5. I've had 3 kids go through this school and can tell you that the teaching is first rate, the guidance...
5.0 parent
11/17/2017
We moved to New Canaan recently and our transition to NCHS as a 9th grader was excellent. My daughter simply loves her school. Everyone has been patient to explain the many routines that she doesn't know and I am writing because we had the opposite experience to the Parent of 2015. I don't want to s...

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New Canaan High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in New Canaan, CT, in the New Canaan neighborhood, and is served by the New Canaan Public Schools in Connecticut. The school has a total enrollment of 1,286 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 88% are proficient in reading. New Canaan 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 $2,466,545. Discover additional schools in the area, like King School Inc, Trinity Catholic High School, Links Academy, and more. Learn more about what New Canaan has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near New Canaan High School.

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