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Best High Schools in Connecticut

Best High Schools
in Connecticut

We reviewed 21,776 U.S. public high schools; 47 Connecticut schools made our rankings. View Rankings

Students in Connecticut are assessed via the Connecticut Academic Performance Test, which gauges their skills in math, science, reading, and writing. Particularly ambitious students can earn both high school and college credit through a concurrent enrollment program at the University of Connecticut. Learn more from the Connecticut State Department of Education.

In the U.S. News Best High Schools 2012 rankings, Connecticut has 12 gold medal schools, 25 silver medal schools, and 10 bronze medal schools. Some of Connecticut's Best High Schools are located in the Hartford School District, which is based in Hartford, the state capital of Connecticut.

Top Ranked CT Schools

To be eligible for a state ranking, a school must be awarded a national gold or silver medal.

#1

Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy

857 FORBES ST, EAST HARTFORD, CT 06118

#2

Conard High School

110 BEECHWOOD RD, WEST HARTFORD, CT 06107

#3

Ridgefield High School

700 NORTH SALEM RD, RIDGEFIELD, CT 06877

#4

Weston High School

115 SCHOOL RD, WESTON, CT 06883

#5

Staples High School

70 NORTH AVE, WESTPORT, CT 06880

#6

William H. Hall High School

975 NORTH MAIN ST, WEST HARTFORD, CT 06117

#7

Darien High School

80 HIGH SCHOOL LN, DARIEN, CT 06820

#8

Wilton High School

395 DANBURY RD, WILTON, CT 06897

#9

Simsbury High School

34 FARMS VILLAGE RD, SIMSBURY, CT 06070

#10

Farmington High School

10 MONTEITH DR, FARMINGTON, CT 06032

See complete Connecticut High School Rankings

CT by the Numbers

Districts 135
High Schools 195
Full-Time Teachers 13,393
Students Enrolled 173,196

Featured Districts
Connecticut Technical High School System

The Connecticut Technical High School System supports 16 high schools, serving 10,469 students.

New Haven Public Schools

There are 9 high schools in the New Haven Public Schools, serving 5,077 students.

Bridgeport School District

Connecticut Technical High School System

Hartford School District

New Haven Public Schools

Norwalk School District

Stamford School District

Waterbury School District

West Hartford School District

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