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#58 of 202 private schools in CT

Top 28% of private schools

Hopkins School

High School · New Haven, CT

A private high school in New Haven, CT serving grades 7th – 12th.

Private

986 FOREST RD, New Haven, CT 06515

  • 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CT.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.9 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,237.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.8 / 10
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Diversity Index51%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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Enrollment714
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CT

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Hopkins School 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$74,044

Median home value

$284,200

Median rent

$1,410/mo

College educated

48.5%

Homeownership

42.4%

Poverty rate

22.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06515; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White67.6%
Asian14.6%
Two or More7.4%
Black5.7%
Hispanic4.1%
Pacific Islander0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chapel Haven Schleifer CenterPrivate · tuitionNot rated120.7 mi6Compare →
Common Ground High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified2.89–121.4 mi223Compare →
James Hillhouse High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.89–121.6 mi1,101Compare →
Amistad AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.2K–121.8 mi1,125Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hopkins School is listed in New Haven, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Hopkins School

Hopkins School is a private high school in New Haven, CT, serving approximately 714 students in grades 7th-12th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #58 of 202 private schools in CT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hopkins School

What grades does Hopkins School serve?

Hopkins School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Hopkins School?

Hopkins School has an enrollment of approximately 714 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkins School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hopkins School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Hopkins School rank in CT?

Hopkins School ranks #58 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is Hopkins School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hopkins School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Hopkins School a private school?

Yes, Hopkins School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Hopkins School a religious school?

No, Hopkins School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
714
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
106
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
165 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
New Haven County
Area population (ZIP 06515)
18,388
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
31.4
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 06515; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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