New Haven School District
School District · New Haven, Connecticut
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
37
27 elem, 1 mid, 9 high
Enrollment
18,966
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
37
27 elem, 1 mid, 9 high
Enrollment
18,966
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#130 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,603
$1,402 vs Connecticut median
District size
18,966 students
Much larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
New Haven School District ranks #130 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. New Haven School District's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 37 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School (7.9/10), East Rock Community Magnet School (7.2/10), and Celentano Biotech Health and Medical Magnet School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 69% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among New Haven School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among New Haven School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in New Haven School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (37 of 37). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | East Rock Community Magnet School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Celentano Biotech Health and Medical Magnet School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Barack H. Obama Magnet University School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Engineering - Science University Magnet School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Edgewood School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | John S. Martinez Sea and Sky Stem School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Barnard Environmental Magnet School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Worthington Hooker School | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 37 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About New Haven School District
New Haven School District is a New Haven, Connecticut school district serving 37 schools.The district educates 18,966 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. District-level spending was $23,603 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.1/10, New Haven School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, New Haven School District students show an average math proficiency of 26.5% and ELA proficiency of 34.2%.
The district includes 27 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 9 high schools.
District Map
Schools in New Haven School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in New Haven School District with test data.
Schools in New Haven School District
37 schoolsElementary Schools27
Middle Schools1
High Schools9
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- New Haven
- Total Enrollment
- 18,966
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,532
- District spending per student
- $23,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in New Haven School District?
New Haven School District has 37 schools in total — 27 elementary, 1 middle, and 9 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for New Haven School District?
The average composite rating for New Haven School District is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in New Haven School District?
New Haven School District's district-level spending was $23,603 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in New Haven School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in New Haven School District is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in New Haven School District?
Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School is the highest-rated school in New Haven School District with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in New Haven School District?
Across schools in New Haven School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does New Haven School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
New Haven School District has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 37 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Connecticut by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.2%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare New Haven School District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Hartford School District (41)
- Bridgeport School District (36)
- Waterbury School District (29)
- Norwalk School District (22)
- Stamford School District (21)
- Danbury School District (19)
- Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (17)
- Capitol Region Education Council (16)
- Fairfield School District (16)
- West Hartford School District (16)
- Greenwich School District (15)
- New Britain School District (14)
- Bristol School District (13)
- Meriden School District (13)
- Milford School District (13)
- Southington School District (13)
- Stratford School District (13)
- East Hartford School District (12)
- Wallingford School District (12)
- Hamden School District (10)
- Manchester School District (10)
- Middletown School District (10)
- Naugatuck School District (9)
- Norwich School District (9)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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