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Fairfield School District

Fairfield Warde High School

#17 in Best Public High Schools in Connecticut
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Fairfield, CT
  • 257 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A
  2. Diversity
    B+
  3. Teachers
    A-
  4. College Prep
    A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A
  6. Health & Safety
    A
  7. Administration
    A-
  8. Sports
    A+
  9. Food
    B+
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B+
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Fairfield Warde High School is a top rated, public school located in Fairfield, CT. It has 1,518 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 58% of students are at least proficient in math and 82% in reading.
Address
755 Melville Ave.
Fairfield, CT 06825
Telephone
(203) 255-8449
Website
fairfieldschools.org

Fairfield Warde High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
82%
Percent Proficient - Math
58%
Average Graduation Rate
97%
Average SAT
1210
370 responses
Average ACT
29
117 responses
AP Enrollment
28%
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Living in the Area
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    C-
  2. Good for Families
    A+
  3. Housing
    B-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$122,135
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,752
National
$949
Median Home Value
$589,500
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
78%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.23 responses
Poll
70%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.23 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 90 responses
Report
  • Warde day/spirit day
    21%
  • Battle of the Houses
    18%
  • Football Games
    12%
  • Senior dress up days
    11%
  • Senior skip day
    10%
  • Prom
    10%
  • Senior prank day
    7%

Students

Diversity
B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,518
Free or Reduced Lunch
13%
88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.26 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.26 responses
85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.26 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$81,767
Teachers in First/Second Year
2.6%
66%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.41 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.41 responses
78%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.41 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$18,960/ year
National
$12,239
91%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.46 responses
43%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.46 responses
61%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.46 responses
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Fairfield Warde High School Reviews

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This high school is great! Teachers are great and the environment is amazing compared to the other towns high school. There is a good amount of diversity for being in Fairfield, yet there still needs to be more oppurtunities for those of minorities. All in all the school is great at offering options for their future and extra curriculars.
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My high school offered me a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. I was able to take advantage of advanced placement courses that helped enhance my learning of those subjects but also helped in creating effective studying strategies and developing critical thinking that will be applicable after high school. I participated in the music program playing an instrument for four years, in addition to also participating in sports teams. The school offered a variety of clubs and extracurriculars to fit various students' interests, cultures, or help us participate in the community outside of our high school.
I enjoyed my four years at Fairfield Warde High School because I think it provides excellent education with amazing teachers and has lots of diversity. There was no feeling of being an outcast at this school because of the wide range of student backgrounds and personalities which made the high school experience very comfortable. The things that I would like to see change are already in progress for next year. Warde has recently updated the classes a student can take in high school to further ready themselves for college such as a medical calculations class. Overall, Fairfield Warde is an outstanding high school and I would love to have my own children become educated there as well.