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These Hartford County High Schools Are Top 10 In State, Report Says These Hartford County High Schools Are Top 10 In State, Report Says
These Hartford County High Schools Are Top 10 In State, Report Says The grades are in and these Connecticut high schools are a cut above the rest, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering a number of key areas, the following schools were ranked top 10 in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Connecticut” report: No. 1 - Fairfield County: Staples High School in Westport No. 2 - Fairfield County: New Canaan High School No. 3 - Fairfield County: Darien High School No. 4 - Fairfield County: Greenwich High School No. 5 - Fairfield County: Wilton High School No. 6 - Hartford County: Avon High School No. 7 - Hartford …

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by Michael Mashburn
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These CT Public Schools Rank In Top 5 Statewide, New Report Says These CT Public Schools Rank In Top 5 Statewide, New Report Says
These CT Public Schools Rank In Top 5 Statewide, New Report Says Five Fairfield County schools were ranked the best public high schools in Connecticut in a newly-released report. Niche, a website that creates ratings and reviews of schools and colleges across the United States, published its ranking of the "2023 Best public high schools in Connecticut." According to the report, the best public high school in the state is Staples High School, located in Westport. The school was also ranked Connecticut's best college prep public high school and second on the list of high schools with the best teachers in Connecticut. The following high schools …

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by Nicole Valinote
Obituaries
Man Who Grew Up In CT Dies Unexpectedly At Age 25 Man Who Grew Up In CT Dies Unexpectedly At Age 25
Man Who Grew Up In CT Dies Unexpectedly At Age 25 A man who grew up in Fairfield County and pursued higher education opportunities out of state has died at the age of 25. Luke Walter Kostrzewski, a former resident of Darien, died unexpectedly in Charleston, South Carolina, on Tuesday, July 19, according to his obituary. He was born in Stamford and graduated from Darien High School. According to his obituary, Kostrzewski also graduated from the College of Charleston, and he had plans to continue his education. "Luke was outgoing and energetic enjoying Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Music, Boating and the beach," his obituary reads.  …

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by Nicole Valinote
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These Hartford County High Schools Among Nation's Best, New Rankings Says These Hartford County High Schools Among Nation's Best, New Rankings Says
These Hartford County High Schools Among Nation's Best, New Rankings Says It’s no secret that Connecticut is home to some of the nation’s best schools, but which rank among the top in the country? The U.S. News & World Report released its 2022 list of the best high schools in the country after evaluating nearly 18,000 schools at all levels. According to the organization - which touts itself as “the global authority in education rankings” - high schools were judged on a weighted scale on these factors: College readiness (30 percent); Reading and math proficiency (20 percent); Reading and math performance (20 percent); Underserved student performance (10 perc…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
CT High School Athlete Dies At Age 17 CT High School Athlete Dies At Age 17
CT High School Athlete Dies At Age 17 The community is mourning the death of a 17-year-old Fairfield County student-athlete who is being remembered by friends and family as being an avid lover of the outdoors. Darien resident Matthew Barket McEvoy died on Thursday, March 31. A Darien High School student, McEvoy played on the varsity lacrosse team, and enjoyed mountain biking, skiing, and had an interest in cars - both old and new. McEvoy spent his summers playing tennis, sailing and swimming at the Tokeneke Club, according to his family. As he got older, he was a member of the Express North Lacrosse team, a lifeguard, and spen…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two Women Attacked Outside CT High School By Unknown Assailant Two Women Attacked Outside CT High School By Unknown Assailant
Two Women Attacked Outside CT High School By Unknown Assailant Two women were attacked in the parking lot of a Fairfield County high school by an unknown assailant.  The incident took place around 12:10 a.m., Wednesday, June 30, at Darien High School. Darien Police received a 911 call reporting an assault in one of the parking lots of Darien High School. An officer arrived on the scene in less than 60 seconds but was unable to locate a suspect, said Darien PD Sgt. James Palmieri. An initial investigation determined that two female parties were attacked by a single, unknown man as they stood outside of their parked vehicle, Palmier…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Connecticut High Schools Among Nation's Best In Brand-New U.S. News & World Report Rankings Connecticut High Schools Among Nation's Best In Brand-New U.S. News & World Report Rankings
Connecticut High Schools Among Nation's Best In Brand-New U.S. News & World Report Rankings Connecticut is well represented in the brand-new 2021 U.S. News & World Report rankings of the best high schools in the nation. The criteria in ranking the more than 17,000 focused on six factors:  College readiness,  Reading and math proficiency,  Reading and math performance,  Underserved student performance,  College curriculum breadth, Graduation rates.  College readiness specifically measures participation and performance on Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams, U.S. News & World Report said. The data used was from the 2018-20…

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by Joe Lombardi