Below Average
#817 of 990 schools in CT
High School in the Community
High School · New Haven School District · New Haven, CT
A New Haven School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
175 Water St., New Haven, CT 06511
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at High School in the Community score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where High School in the Community sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 77Excellent Transit
- Bike 96Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High4,132/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Haven), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,300
Median home value
$313,400
Median rent
$1,534/mo
College educated
47.9%
Homeownership
20.1%
Poverty rate
25.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06511; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Business AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Cooperative High School - Inter-district MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| New Haven AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Amistad AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,125 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New Haven School District
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #15 of 37
- District spending per student
- $23,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
High School in the Community is listed in New Haven School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About High School in the Community
High School in the Community is a public high school in New Haven, CT, part of New Haven School District, serving approximately 279 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #817 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High School in the Community
What grades does High School in the Community serve?
High School in the Community serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend High School in the Community?
High School in the Community has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School in the Community?
The student-teacher ratio at High School in the Community is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does High School in the Community rank in CT?
High School in the Community ranks #817 of 990 schools in CT.
What is High School in the Community's MySchoolScout rating?
High School in the Community has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at High School in the Community?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High School in the Community has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is High School in the Community a charter school?
No, High School in the Community is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is High School in the Community a Title I school?
No, High School in the Community is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High School in the Community?
82.4% of students at High School in the Community qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.4%
- Phone
- (475) 220-6200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 06511)
- 54,744
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 29.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06511; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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