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Westhill High School

125 Roxbury Rd., Stamford, CT 06902 · (203) 977-4477 · Western Connecticut Planning Region
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL2,224 STUDENTS
Enrollment
2,224
High
DISTRICT 1,661 · STATE 788
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
154 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 12.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
54%
1,191 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 44%
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
592
Grade 10
551
Grade 11
488
Grade 12
593
Student demographics
White
19%
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 46%
Hispanic
61%
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 32%
Black
12%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 12%
Asian
6%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
Two+
2%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
52%
Female
48%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
2,224
+163 (+8%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
was 12.8:1
% White
19%
was 34%
% Hispanic
61%
was 42%
% Black
12%
was 16%
% Asian
6%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Westhill High School

As a roomy 9-12 campus in Stamford, Connecticut, Westhill High School serves 2,224 students from grades 9 through 12, run under Stamford School District. Enrollment runs roughly 182% bigger than the state mean of about 788.

Within Stamford School District, which oversees 21 schools and 15,483 students, Westhill High School is one campus in the system.

On the student-mix side, Westhill High School reports that the largest single group is Hispanic, at 61% of enrollment. Other groups include 19% White, 12% Black, 6% Asian. That is visibly more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 21%.

On the income-and-resources front, Staff filings list 154 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 14.4:1 students per teacher. That figure is higher than the state norm's 12.3:1 average. Around 54% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is higher than Western Connecticut Planning Region's rate of about 33%.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Western Connecticut Planning Region) records that median household earnings sit near $128,188, 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. Across Western Connecticut Planning Region's 149 public schools (combined enrollment of about 90,520 students), Westhill High School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Roxbury School, around 0.2 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a city-core area.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Westhill High School has increased 8%, going from 2,061 students in 2018 to 2,224 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share expanded from 42% to 61%. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 12.8:1 in 2018 to 14.4:1 today.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Western Connecticut Planning Region at a glance

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Population
627,071
Census ACS
Median income
$128,188
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
56%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
149
90,520 students

Quick facts

School name
Westhill High School
District
Stamford School District
Address
125 Roxbury Rd., Stamford, CT 06902
Phone
(203) 977-4477
County
Western Connecticut Planning Region
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
2,224
Teachers (FTE)
154
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
1,191 (54%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
090432000871
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Westhill High School
What is the total enrollment at Westhill High School?
Westhill High School enrolls approximately 2,224 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Westhill High School serve?
Westhill High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westhill High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Westhill High School is approximately 14.4:1 (154 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Westhill High School?
At Westhill High School, the student body is approximately 19% White, 61% Hispanic, 12% Black, 6% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Westhill High School public or private?
Westhill High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Stamford School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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