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4.7 avg / 10

New Haven School District

School District · New Haven, Connecticut

Students: 18,966
Teachers (FTE): 1,532

Avg Rating

4.7

out of 10

Schools

37

27 elem, 1 mid, 9 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,603

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.4:1

How this district compares

Connecticut rank

#124 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.6

below Connecticut avg

Per-pupil spending

$23,603

$1,402 vs Connecticut median

District size

18,966 students

Much larger than Connecticut median

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. The district invests $23,603 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.7/10, New Haven School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, New Haven School District students show an average math proficiency of 14.2% and ELA proficiency of 28.3%.

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

Math Proficiency 14.2%
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ELA Proficiency 28.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in New Haven School District with test data.

Schools in New Haven School District

37 schools

District Details

City
New Haven
Total Enrollment
18,966
Teachers (FTE)
1,532
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data 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 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in New Haven School District?

New Haven School District spends $23,603 per student per year.

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?

Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet is the highest-rated school in New Haven School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.

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 14.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.3%. 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 4.7/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.7/10
Math Proficiency
14.2%
ELA Proficiency
28.3%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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