- Staples High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Norwalk High School (665 vs. 271).
- Norwalk High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Staples High School (524 vs. 203).
- Staples High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Norwalk High School (567 vs. 431).
- Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Norwalk High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Staples High School (524 vs. 203).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Staples High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Norwalk High School (457 vs. 325).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Staples High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Norwalk High School (665 vs. 271).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Norwalk High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Staples High School (54 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Norwalk High School reported a higher students per counselor than Staples High School (251.3:1 vs. 163.1:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
25 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Norwalk High School
1 metric was reported by Norwalk High School. Comparable data for Staples High School is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
85%
Reported Only at Staples High School
1 metric was reported by Staples High School. Comparable data for Norwalk High School is missing or suppressed.
Gifted & talented
114
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Norwalk High School
$26,420.01
Staples High School
$28,385
Local revenue share
Norwalk High School
68.9%
Staples High School
82.5%
State revenue share
Norwalk High School
21.5%
Staples High School
16.6%
Federal revenue share
Norwalk High School
9.6%
Staples High School
0.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Norwalk High School
21.1%
Staples High School
9.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Western Connecticut Planning Region
$124,553
Western Connecticut Planning Region
$124,553
Poverty rate
Western Connecticut Planning Region
7.4%
Western Connecticut Planning Region
7.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Western Connecticut Planning Region
55.1%
Western Connecticut Planning Region
55.1%
Unemployment rate
Western Connecticut Planning Region
2.8%
Western Connecticut Planning Region
2.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.