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WESTPORT–More than 400 students graduated from Staples High School on June 15, 2026. The guidance department detailed for Westport Journal some facts about the graduating class:

Share of class attending four-year college: 96%

Number of different institutions: 155 

Top colleges that students have chosen

  • University of Connecticut (Storrs / Stamford) (14)
  • Syracuse University (13) 
  • University of Colorado Boulder (11) 
  • University of Wisconsin (11)
  • University of Indiana (10) 
  • University of Michigan (10)
  • Northeastern University (9)
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (9) 

Largest populated school

  • University of Toronto (102,431 students across three campuses)

Smallest populated school 

  • Boston Conservatory at Berklee (750 students)

School furthest from Staples:

  • Temple University, Japan Campus (6,900 miles)

School closest to Staples:

  • Fairfield University (six miles from Staples High School) 

Plan to play a Division I, II, or III sport: 13% 

Plan to pursue a visual or performing arts program: 5%

  • Business
  • Undecided 

Students pursuing plans other than a four-year degree

  • Post-graduate year – two
  • Community college – four
  • Employment – three
  • Military – four
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