Greenwich High School

www.greenwichschools.org/greenwich-high-school

2,620 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Greenwich High School (GHS), located on Hillside Road in Greenwich, Connecticut, is a premier public secondary institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and extensive extracurricular programming. Serving as the sole public high school for the town, the campus is recognized for its large, comprehensive learning environment that caters to a diverse student body. The school is widely regarded for its rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, which includes a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized honors tracks, and comprehensive support services designed to foster student success.

Beyond its academic reputation, Greenwich High School is famous for its vibrant campus culture and state-of-the-art facilities. The school offers a vast array of athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, encouraging students to pursue interests ranging from competitive sports to STEM initiatives and community service. By maintaining strong connections with the surrounding Greenwich community, GHS emphasizes not only scholarly achievement but also the development of well-rounded, socially responsible individuals prepared for the challenges of higher education and professional life.

2,620

Total Students

195.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Greenwich High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,510
Hispanic	679
Black	55
Asian	216
Two or More	152
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,510 (57.7%)
Hispanic
679 (25.9%)
Asian
216 (8.3%)
Two or More
152 (5.8%)
Black
55 (2.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Greenwich School District
Phone:	(203)625-8000
Website:	http://www.greenwichschools.org/greenwich-high-school
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,620
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	195.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	446
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	151

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 686

Grade 10 633

Grade 11 651

Grade 12 650