Westhill High School is a high school located in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. It is located on Roxbury Road, in the northern section of Stamford. Westhill is one of three large public high schools in Stamford, CT, the others being AITE and Stamford High School, the latter being a notable sports rival.
Serving 2,259 students in grades 9-12, Westhill High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westhill High School's student population of 2,259 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 170 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
170 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Westhill High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westhill High School is 0.62, 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
#526 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
56%
31%
Black
11%
12%
White
24%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viking
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westhill High School's ranking?
Westhill High School is ranked #526 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Westhill High School often compared to?
Westhill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stamford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westhill High School?
The graduation rate of Westhill High School is 83%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Westhill High School?
2,259 students attend Westhill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Westhill High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westhill High School?
Westhill High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westhill High School offer ?
Westhill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westhill High School part of?
Westhill High School is part of Stamford School District.
In what neighborhood is Westhill High School located?
Westhill High School is located in the Westover neighborhood of Stamford, CT. There are 2 other public schools located in Westover.
School Reviews
5 8/28/2021
Wow! I was so amazed coming from New York of the staff, then administration of how professional and great I was treated. My daughter loved the school and her first reaction of seeing it in person, saying This school looks like one from the movies. She loved it and enjoy her experiences there.
5 3/24/2020
Westhill is a great school! The AP classes are amazing that they have. The administration is tight, so you shouldn't worry much about it.
2 5/3/2010
The school is filled with thugs that roam and deface the halls, do drugs, and are disrespectful to everyone around them. Security is a joke and the administration isn't much better. No one does anything to improve the school climate. If you're in honors or AP classes, the experience is much better, and those are pretty much the only kids that participate in the extra curriculars. Unfortunately, they have to suffer with the trash that surrounds them.
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