Fairfield Warde High School is a co-educational secondary school located in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. The Fairfield Warde Mustangs play in the FCIAC division of the CIAC.
Serving 1,370 students in grades 9-12, Fairfield Warde High School ranks in the top 30% 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 54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairfield Warde High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fairfield Warde High School's student population of 1,370 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
Black, Red
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Sep 5, 2025
Last Day of School
Tue. May 26, 2026
Campus Size
30
School Motto
Home of the Mustangs
School Mascot
Mustangs
School Rankings
Fairfield Warde High School ranks within the top 30% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Warde High School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#198 out of 939 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
19%
31%
Black
5%
12%
White
64%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield Warde High School's ranking?
Fairfield Warde High School is ranked #198 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Fairfield Warde High School often compared to?
Fairfield Warde High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairfield Ludlowe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairfield Warde High School?
The graduation rate of Fairfield Warde High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Fairfield Warde High School?
1,370 students attend Fairfield Warde High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Fairfield Warde High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairfield Warde High School?
Fairfield Warde High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fairfield Warde High School offer ?
Fairfield Warde High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fairfield Warde High School part of?
Fairfield Warde High School is part of Fairfield School District.
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