Below Average
#869 of 990 schools in CT
West Haven High School
High School · West Haven School District · West Haven, CT
A high school in West Haven, CT where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
One McDonough Plaza, West Haven, CT 06516
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Haven High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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
51.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Haven 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,343/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West 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
$73,566
Median home value
$265,200
Median rent
$1,389/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
51.1%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06516; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Engineering - Science University Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–12 | 2.1 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Sound SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Hope AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 3–12 | 2.2 mi | 61 | Compare → |
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.
West Haven School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $21,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Haven High School is listed in West Haven School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Haven High School
West Haven High School is a public high school in West Haven, CT, part of West Haven School District, serving approximately 1,793 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #869 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Haven High School
What grades does West Haven High School serve?
West Haven High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Haven High School?
West Haven High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,793 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Haven High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Haven High School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Haven High School rank in CT?
West Haven High School ranks #869 of 990 schools in CT.
What is West Haven High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Haven High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 West Haven High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Haven High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Haven High School a charter school?
No, West Haven High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Haven High School a Title I school?
No, West Haven High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Haven High School?
51.8% of students at West Haven 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
- 1,793
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 111
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (203) 937-4360
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 06516)
- 55,147
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 06516; 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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