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#227 of 990 schools in CT

Top 23% in state

Joseph A. Foran High School

High School · Milford School District · Milford, CT

A Milford School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

80 Foran Dr., Milford, CT 06460

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation27.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$27,704
Chronic Absenteeism11.8%

Students at Joseph A. Foran High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
84%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

27.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Joseph A. Foran High 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,220/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milford), 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

$106,776

Median home value

$372,900

Median rent

$1,804/mo

College educated

49.2%

Homeownership

72.7%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06460; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
27.8% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·36 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Milford Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7K–120.5 mi33Compare →
The Foundation School High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.111–121.5 mi30Compare →
Woodhouse AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–122.0 mi24Compare →
Hope AcademyPrivate · tuition7.03–122.3 mi61Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Milford School District

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#3 of 13
District spending per student
$27,704NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Joseph A. Foran High School is listed in Milford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Joseph A. Foran High School

Joseph A. Foran High School is a public high school in Milford, CT, part of Milford School District, serving approximately 729 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #227 of 990 schools in CT.

State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Joseph A. Foran High School

What grades does Joseph A. Foran High School serve?

Joseph A. Foran High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Joseph A. Foran High School?

Joseph A. Foran High School has an enrollment of approximately 729 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph A. Foran High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Joseph A. Foran High School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Joseph A. Foran High School rank in CT?

Joseph A. Foran High School ranks #227 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Joseph A. Foran High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Joseph A. Foran High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Joseph A. Foran High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph A. Foran High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Joseph A. Foran High School a charter school?

No, Joseph A. Foran High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Joseph A. Foran High School a Title I school?

No, Joseph A. Foran High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph A. Foran High School?

27.2% of students at Joseph A. Foran High School 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
729
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
65
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 7
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.8%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 06460)
37,084
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
48
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 06460; 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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