Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Students per FTE teacher1415
 
Back to top >
  Students

Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White, not Hispanic94%66%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%4%
Hispanic2%16%
Black, not Hispanic<1%14%
 
Back to top >
  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$16,334$13,277
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%62%
Student and staff support10%9%
Administration15%10%
Other expenditures17%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 
Back to top >
  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2006-2007 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Art History
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Economics: Macro
  • English Literature & Composition
  • European History
  • French Language
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Latin: Catullus Horace
  • Latin: Vergil
  • Music Theory
  • Physics B
  • Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
  • Physics C: Mechanics
  • Spanish Language
  • Statistics
  • U.S. History
  • World History
Source: The College Board®, 2006-2007

About the AP Exams
Information about this data


  • In 2006-2007 the College Board® administered AP exams in 37 courses spanning 22 subject areas, including literature, art, science, math, history, language, music and psychology.
  • Many schools offer college-level classes to prepare students for the AP exams, but students can take exams without completing a specific course.
  • The exams listed on GreatSchools profiles represent schools with at least one student taking each exam.
  • Students who score well on AP exams can earn advanced standing or college credit from most U.S. colleges and universities.
 
Back to top >
What is New Canaan High School's culture?