CTHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Darien High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Darien, Connecticut|Darien School District

Darien, CT 06820

School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,398
Student:Teacher
11.6:1
Locale
Suburban

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
90%
99th percentile in CT
Math Proficiency
76%
96th percentile in CT
Graduation Rate
>=99%
Chronic Absenteeism
4.6%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
23 courses offered
524 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
178 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
1,414 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
367 test takers
Athletics
34 sports, 64 teams
1,595 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.5:1
Near average in CT

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,420
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
131
100% fully certified
Counselors
8
Psychologists
2
Social Workers
1
Nurses
5
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$27,125
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$15,428
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$33,484
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 1%State 15%Local 84%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
12.8%
Below 150% poverty line
5.5%
Unemployment rate
7.3%
Uninsured residents
8.4%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
973
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
905
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
65%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Other Health Impairment
306 (34%)
Specific Learning Disability
272 (30%)
Speech/Language Impairment
165 (18%)
Autism
79 (9%)
Emotional Disturbance
44 (5%)
Intellectual Disability
17 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,382
Current enrollment
Stable(-2% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Darien High School

Darien High School currently enrolls 1,398 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in CT.

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