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Westbrook High School

156 McVeagh Rd., Westbrook, CT 06498 · (860) 399-6214 · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL166 STUDENTS
Enrollment
166
High
DISTRICT 195 · STATE 788
Student : Teacher
6.3:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.1:1 · STATE 12.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
78 students
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 44%
Community
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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
38
Grade 10
39
Grade 11
44
Grade 12
45
Student demographics
White
10764%
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 46%
Hispanic
5634%
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 32%
Black
11%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 12%
Two+
21%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
7243%
Female
9457%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
166
-84 (-34%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
6.3:1
was 7.3:1
% White
64%
was 82%
% Hispanic
34%
was 13%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Westbrook High School

As a very small 9-12 campus in Westbrook, Connecticut, Westbrook High School works with 166 students from grades 9 through 12, part of Westbrook School District. That puts it 79% leaner than the typical public school in Connecticut, which averages around 788 students.

Westbrook High School is one of 3 schools operated by Westbrook School District, a district that instructs 584 students overall.

Demographically, Westbrook High School lists that the largest single group is White, at 64% of enrollment. The remainder breaks down as 34% Hispanic. By comparison, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region as a whole is about 81% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Westbrook High School has 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 6.3:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 12.3:1 average. Roughly 47% of students at Westbrook High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region runs at roughly 32%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat above the surrounding baseline.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region put the typical household earns roughly $104,428 per year, about 46% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region's 57 public schools (combined enrollment of about 19,075 students), Westbrook High School is one campus in the mix.

Westbrook Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a residential setting.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count decreased 34%: 250 students in 2018 compared to 166 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 13% to 34% across the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this school, posts here usually surface around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region at a glance

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Population
175,822
Census ACS
Median income
$104,428
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
46%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
57
19,075 students

Quick facts

School name
Westbrook High School
District
Westbrook School District
Address
156 McVeagh Rd., Westbrook, CT 06498
Phone
(860) 399-6214
County
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
166
Teachers (FTE)
26
Student–teacher ratio
6.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
78 (47%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
090498001044
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Westbrook High School
What is the total enrollment at Westbrook High School?
Westbrook High School enrolls approximately 166 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Westbrook High School serve?
Westbrook High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Westbrook High School?
Approximately 6.3:1 students per teacher at Westbrook High School.
How diverse is Westbrook High School?
Westbrook High School reports a student body of 64% White, 34% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Westbrook High School?
Westbrook High School is overseen by Westbrook School District in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region.
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