Westbrook High School

156 Mcveagh Rd.
Westbrook, CT 06498
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 176 students in grades 9-12, Westbrook High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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: 176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westbrook High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Westbrook High School's student population of 176 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Westbrook High School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westbrook High School is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
#374 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Westbrook High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westbrook High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westbrook High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westbrook High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
29%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westbrook High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Westbrook High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
68%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Westbrook High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Westbrook High School and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westbrook High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westbrook High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westbrook High School's ranking?
Westbrook High School is ranked #374 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Westbrook High School often compared to?
Westbrook High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westbrook High School?
The graduation rate of Westbrook High School is 90%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Westbrook High School?
176 students attend Westbrook High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Westbrook High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westbrook High School?
Westbrook High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westbrook High School offer ?
Westbrook High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westbrook High School part of?
Westbrook High School is part of Westbrook School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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