New Canaan High School

1,257 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

New Canaan High School (NCHS), located at 11 Farm Rd. in New Canaan, Connecticut, is a top-tier public secondary school recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and comprehensive student development. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is well-regarded for its rigorous curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust STEM programs, and a strong emphasis on the humanities and the arts. The school culture prioritizes both intellectual growth and character development, aiming to prepare graduates for success in competitive higher education environments and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, NCHS is known for an extensive extracurricular landscape that fosters a vibrant school spirit. Students have access to a diverse selection of varsity sports, competitive clubs, performing arts ensembles, and service-learning opportunities that encourage well-rounded involvement. Situated in an affluent and highly supportive community, the school benefits from significant parental engagement and modern facilities, all of which contribute to its status as a consistently high-performing institution within the state of Connecticut.

1,257

Total Students

102.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

0.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Canaan High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	980
Hispanic	92
Black	19
Asian	110
Two or More	52
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
980 (78.0%)
Asian
110 (8.8%)
Hispanic
92 (7.3%)
Two or More
52 (4.1%)
Black
19 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	New Canaan School District
Phone:	(203)594-4600
Website:	http://www.ncps-k12.org/Domain/9
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	102.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 323

Grade 10 303

Grade 11 310

Grade 12 321