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Wilton High School

#9 in Best Public High Schools in Connecticut
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Wilton, CT
  • 221 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      C+
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      B+
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      A+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B+
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    Wilton High School is a top rated, public school located in Wilton, CT. It has 1,331 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 77% of students are at least proficient in math and 95% in reading.
    Address
    395 Danbury Rd
    Wilton, CT 06897
    Telephone
    (203) 762-0381
    Website
    wiltonps.org/wilton-high-school
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    Wilton High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    95%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    77%
    Average Graduation Rate
    99%
    Average SAT
    1280
    530 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    205 responses
    AP Enrollment
    31%
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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-
    Median Household Income
    $180,313
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $2,415
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $815,500
    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
    83%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.18 responses
    Poll
    72%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.18 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 54 responses
    Report
    • Spirit Week
      26%
    • Homecoming
      24%
    • Football games
      17%
    • Prom
      15%
    • Senior Show
      7%
    • Dressing up for games
      6%
    • Homecoming
      2%

    Students

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,331
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    2%
    95%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.19 responses
    63%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.19 responses
    89%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.19 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    14:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $91,145
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    0%
    64%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.28 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.28 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.28 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $22,401/ year
    National
    $12,239
    86%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.36 responses
    58%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.36 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.36 responses
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    Wilton High School, while strong in academics, is rather average. Despite having an excessive budget, many of the students at WHS are not very dedicated to their educations. Though there are many strong-willed and devoted students who genuinely enjoy learning, they are often outnumbered by their apathetic peers who just want to graduate. There are many departments in which WHS has no lacking, and these include ignorant students and nicotine addicts. Considering Wilton is a very affluent and Caucasian suburb, many students are either uneducated or merely prejudiced. For many years, minority peers have been subjugated to anti-Semitic remarks, casual racism, and a myriad of other issues over which the administration has taken little action. Despite these flaws amongst the student body and administration, the teachers at Wilton High School are dedicated to helping students learn and grow and have been the highlight of my experience at Wilton High School.
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    Wilton High School excelled in providing me with a solid education and optimal college preparedness. The teachers were above average and so were the facilities and resources. I even made good friends here. Of course they changed quite a bit over the years but that is quite normal as maturing young adults. So what made me ascribe only 3/5 stars to Wilton? This high school severely lacks a grasp, appreciation, and presence of different cultures, traditions, and ways of life, at least in the school setting. White privileged culture is the sole culture that is prominent in this school which is reinforced by many of the surrounding high schools that operate in similar manners. Being part of a sheltered predominantly white high school only proves to be a hurtle in later life. This lack of understanding about different people's ways of life creates difficulties in communicating and relating to people, thus causing an inability or decreased ability to form a broad span of relationships.
    I entered Wilton High School my freshman year. It was difficult to make friends at first but I had the support of many great teachers. The school provided many sport options which helped me settle into the new school and new town, they offered many clubs as well which helped me get involved very easily. The school itself is very big but it is filled with helpful teachers and kind students to help you through it.