Westport Public Schools is proud to announce that Staples High School has once again earned a spot among the Top 10 High Schools in Connecticut for student enrollment in the University of Connecticut Early College Experience (ECE) program. For the 2024–2025 academic year, Staples ranks sixth statewide with an impressive 354 students enrolled—a remarkable increase from the previous year’s total of 292.

This achievement reflects the growing enthusiasm among Staples students to challenge themselves academically and get a head start on their college journeys by earning affordable, transferable college credits while still in high school. The UConn ECE program allows high school students to take rigorous, UConn-approved courses taught by instructors who have been certified as UConn ECE Affiliate Faculty.

Representing a range of topics, Staples students are taking courses related to writing
and composition, French, German and Italian language and literature, anthropology,
human rights, and popular music and diversity in American society. More information about the Uconn Early College Experience at Staples High School can be found on the school counseling website.