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Westhill High School

125 Roxbury Rd., Stamford, CT, 06902

About Westhill High School

Westhill High School is a well-known public high school in Stamford, Connecticut, that serves about 2,150 students in grades 9–12. It is one of the most well-known schools in the Stamford School District because of its wide range of academic programs and specialized centers, like the Agriscience and Technology Center. The school has about 14 students for every teacher and a 39% participation rate in Advanced Placement classes, and it is one of the best High School in "Connecticut" . The student body is made up of a diverse, lively community, with 76% of students being minorities and 47% of students being economically disadvantaged. Westhill High School is one of the best schools in the area, with 22% of its students being good at math and 47% being good at reading. The school has a good reputation in the community for balancing tough academics with a lot of extracurricular activities. The district spends about $20,412 per student. Its main promise is that it will provide a variety of ways for students to be ready for college and careers while also being committed to excellence for all.

Westhill High School Contact Information

Address

125 Roxbury Rd., Stamford, CT, 06902

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Phone

(203) 977-4477

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 47% in Reading.
170
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2259
Total Students
$49860
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 92 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Westhill High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:25 AM to 2:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 23.86%
Asian 6.95%
Hispanic 55.78%
Black 11.38%
Two+ Races 1.64%
Native Am. 0.13%
White
23.86%
Asian
6.95%
Hispanic
55.78%
Black
11.38%
Two+ Races
1.64%
Native Am.
0.13%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2259
47.85%
1081 Female
51.97%
1174 Male

Student Population

2259 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

188 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Westhill High School is moving forward with a big plan to improve its facilities. One part of this plan is to build a new 300,000-square-foot building with modern science labs and flexible learning spaces. Recently, the school's AgriScience program added lessons on sustainable urban farming to its curriculum. They do this in a newly renovated greenhouse. The school has also improved its college readiness programs by working with nearby colleges to offer more SAT prep sessions and the chance to take classes at both schools at the same time.

FAQ

Q1. Does Westhill High School support learning through practical activities?

Ans. Yes, students work on projects and do things that help them learn skills they can use in the real world.

Q2. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Westhill High School lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q3. Are there chances for peer mentoring?

Ans. Of course, yes! Older kids can teach younger kids how to be leaders, work together, and help each other.

Q4. What can students do to get help with their homework?

Ans. Tutoring, advice, and counseling help students figure things out and do well in school.

Q5. Are there programs that help kids stay fit?

Ans. Of course! Westhill High School helps students' mental, emotional, and social health by giving them counseling and wellness programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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