Serving 1,489 students in grades 9-12, Fairfield Ludlowe High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairfield Ludlowe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fairfield Ludlowe High School's student population of 1,489 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fairfield Ludlowe High School ranks within the top 10% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Ludlowe High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#74 out of 942 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
10%
31%
Black
2%
12%
White
77%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield Ludlowe High School's ranking?
Fairfield Ludlowe High School is ranked #74 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Fairfield Ludlowe High School often compared to?
Fairfield Ludlowe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairfield Warde High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairfield Ludlowe High School?
The graduation rate of Fairfield Ludlowe High School is 97%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Fairfield Ludlowe High School?
1,489 students attend Fairfield Ludlowe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Fairfield Ludlowe High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield Ludlowe High School?
Fairfield Ludlowe High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fairfield Ludlowe High School offer ?
Fairfield Ludlowe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairfield Ludlowe High School part of?
Fairfield Ludlowe High School is part of Fairfield School District.
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