Darien High School
- Public
- DARIEN, CT
Public School
Darien High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- DARIEN, CT
- Rating 3.87 out of 5 192 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade C+
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Health & Safetygrade A
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade A+
- Foodgrade A minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A
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Darien High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
92%
Percent Proficient - Math
86%
Average Graduation Rate
99%
Average SAT
1320
564 responses
Average ACT
30
253 responses
AP Enrollment
32%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade C+
Median Household Income
$232,523
National
$62,843Median Rent
$2,469
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$1,471,700
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 16 responsesPoll
88%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 16 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,404
Free or Reduced Lunch
4%
95%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 20 responses95%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 20 responses95%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 20 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$70,414
Teachers in First/Second Year
4.5%
63%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 27 responses81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 27 responses85%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 27 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$23,597 / year
National
$12,23981%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 27 responses52%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 27 responses70%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 27 responsesSimilar Schools
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Darien High School Reviews
Rating 3.87 out of 5 192 reviews
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The teachers are extremely smart, engaging, and versatile in the ways they help students to learn challenging concepts. There is a great support staff for those struggling from various mental health problems, anxiety, etc., which is helpful for those whose academics are heavily affected by their mental health (which is to say, most of us!). DHS's wide variety of clubs, team sports, art and science programs, and electives make it an extremely diverse place where everyone can find something they enjoy. While the school is situated in a less diverse area, it is welcoming to students of all backgrounds and currently is part of an amazing outreach program that enables African-American girls from especially underprivileged parts of New York City to live and go to school in Darien. Its LGBTQ+ population is also particularly prominent and has key allies in the DHS faculty and staff that make it a safe environment for everyone.
Graduated class on 19'. Great school, awesome facilities, teachers, resources and what not...but terrible people and "culture". A very, unnecessarily, competitive school environment that breeds close-mindedness and sheep like thinking. Everyone acts the same... there is not much room for personal, mental growth. Very Stepford Wives, and High School Musical like. Take advantage of its resources and make sure to have a sound establishment of your personality and beliefs, because this place can weigh a lot on a kid... especially someone who thinks outside the"norm"
Darien High School gave me the best four years of my life. DHS did not only prepare me for college, but also for life. The DHS community is very welcoming and positive. There is so much to do like athletics, clubs, musics, art, etc. The faculty and staff there are very kind and dedicate their time to teach us and keep the school safe. From day 1 to the last day of school, my western civilization teacher told me and my fellow classmates that, "we are receiving an education to become productive citizens for human civilization." That has been the motivation for me in order to be successful in life. The teachers there are very kind and put all all their effort in the students in order for us to understand the content in class.