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#929 of 990 schools in CT
Sound School
High School · New Haven School District · New Haven, CT
A New Haven School District high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
60 South Water St., New Haven, CT 06519
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sound School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
56.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sound 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$44,394
Median home value
$247,600
Median rent
$1,356/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
25.7%
Poverty rate
29.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06519; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School in the CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Metropolitan Business AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Cooperative High School - Inter-district MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Notre Dame High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 518 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Haven School District
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #28 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
Sound School is listed in New Haven School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sound School
Sound School is a public high school in New Haven, CT, part of New Haven School District, serving approximately 336 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #929 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sound School
What grades does Sound School serve?
Sound School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sound School?
Sound School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sound School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sound School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sound School rank in CT?
Sound School ranks #929 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Sound School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sound School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Sound School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sound School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sound School a charter school?
No, Sound School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sound School a Title I school?
No, Sound School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sound School?
56.8% of students at Sound 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
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (475) 220-2300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 06519)
- 15,426
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 06519; 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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