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#120 of 202 private schools in CT

The Foundation School High School

High School · Milford, CT

A private high school in Milford, CT serving grades 11th – 12th.

Private

91 WOODMONT RD, Milford, CT 06460

  • 7.5:1 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+6.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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Diversity Index63%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
D1.4 / 10
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Enrollment30
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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 The Foundation School 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat 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

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

White50.0%
Hispanic30.0%
Black16.7%
Asian3.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Milford Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privateK–121.1 mi33Compare →
Platt Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–121.3 mi780Compare →
Joseph A. Foran High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.09–121.5 mi729Compare →
Woodhouse AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–121.5 mi24Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

The Foundation School High School is listed in Milford, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Foundation School High School

The Foundation School High School is a private high school in Milford, CT, serving approximately 30 students in grades 11th-12th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #120 of 202 private schools in CT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Foundation School High School

What grades does The Foundation School High School serve?

The Foundation School High School serves students in grades 11th through 12th.

How many students attend The Foundation School High School?

The Foundation School High School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Foundation School High School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Foundation School High School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Foundation School High School rank in CT?

The Foundation School High School ranks #120 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is The Foundation School High School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Foundation School High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Foundation School High School a private school?

Yes, The Foundation School High 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 The Foundation School High School a religious school?

No, The Foundation School High School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
11th – 12th
Enrollment
30
Gender Split
77% M / 23% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
New Haven County
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 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 06460; 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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