Below Average
#818 of 990 schools in CT
Wilbur Cross High School
High School · New Haven School District · New Haven, CT
A New Haven School District high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
181 Mitchell Dr., New Haven, CT 06511
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 83.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wilbur Cross High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wilbur Cross 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 96Biker’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Foote SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–9 | 0.7 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Elm City College Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 775 | Compare → |
| Cedarhurst SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | 7–12 | 0.9 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Highville Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 504 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #16 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
Wilbur Cross High School is listed in New Haven School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilbur Cross High School
Wilbur Cross High School is a public high school in New Haven, CT, part of New Haven School District, serving approximately 1,721 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #818 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilbur Cross High School
What grades does Wilbur Cross High School serve?
Wilbur Cross High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wilbur Cross High School?
Wilbur Cross High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,721 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilbur Cross High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilbur Cross High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilbur Cross High School rank in CT?
Wilbur Cross High School ranks #818 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Wilbur Cross High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilbur Cross High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Wilbur Cross High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilbur Cross High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wilbur Cross High School a charter school?
No, Wilbur Cross High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilbur Cross High School a Title I school?
No, Wilbur Cross High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilbur Cross High School?
75.9% of students at Wilbur Cross 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
- 1,721
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 116
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.3%
- Phone
- (475) 220-7400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 83.0%
- 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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