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#898 of 990 schools in CT
New Haven Academy
High School · New Haven School District · New Haven, CT
A high school in New Haven, CT where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
444 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06511
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Haven Academy score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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
65.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New Haven Academy 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 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 72Excellent Transit
- Bike 99Biker’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative High School - Inter-district MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Elm City College Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 775 | Compare → |
| High School in the CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Metropolitan Business AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 400 | 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
- #23 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
New Haven Academy is listed in New Haven School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Haven Academy
New Haven Academy is a public high school in New Haven, CT, part of New Haven School District, serving approximately 330 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #898 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Haven Academy
What grades does New Haven Academy serve?
New Haven Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New Haven Academy?
New Haven Academy has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Haven Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Haven Academy is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Haven Academy rank in CT?
New Haven Academy ranks #898 of 990 schools in CT.
What is New Haven Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
New Haven Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 New Haven Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Haven Academy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New Haven Academy a charter school?
No, New Haven Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Haven Academy a Title I school?
No, New Haven Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Haven Academy?
65.5% of students at New Haven Academy 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
- 330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (475) 220-6600
- 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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