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What's one thing West Haven High School gets right about preparing students for what comes next?
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Enrollment
1,813
High
DISTRICT 639 · STATE 788
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEST HAVEN SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 090495001041
West Haven High School
1 McDonough Plaza, West Haven, CT 06516 · (203) 937-4360 · South Central Connecticut Planning Region
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,813 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
116 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.2:1 · STATE 12.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
947 students
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 44%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 449 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 441 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 469 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 454 | 25% |
Student demographics
69%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within West Haven School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like West Haven High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Haven High School this school | 1,813 | 52.2% | N/A |
| Stamford High School Stamford | 2,102 | 53.6% | N/A |
| Stratford High School Stratford | 1,150 | 51.5% | N/A |
| East Hartford High School East Hartford | 1,776 | 56.7% | N/A |
| Manchester High School Manchester | 1,703 | 58.5% | N/A |
| Bunnell High School Stratford | 982 | 46.6% | N/A |
Matched among Connecticut high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where West Haven High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Connecticut | In South Central Connecticut Planning Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,813 | #9 of 201 | #1 of 29 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.6:1 | #174 of 188 | #26 of 28 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 68.7% | #12 of 188 | #3 of 28 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 52.2% | #74 of 196 | #14 of 28 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +24.8% | #9 of 63 | #2 of 13 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,813
+259 (+17%) vs 2020
+30% since 1990-91, when it was 1,391
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
was 14.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,813 | 116 | 15.6:1 | 52% (947) |
| 2023-24 | 1,793 | 111.5 | 16.1:1 | 52% (929) |
| 2022-23 | 1,780 | 119.5 | 14.9:1 | 53% (937) |
| 2020-21 | 1,554 | 108 | 14.4:1 | 57% (885) |
| 2017-18 | 1,453 | 112.2 | 12.9:1 | 64% (926) |
| 2015-16 | 1,456 | 110 | 13.2:1 | 54% (782) |
| 2010-11 | 1,545 | 121 | 12.8:1 | 51% (784) |
| 2000-01 | 1,652 | 114 | 14.5:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 1,391 | 95 | 14.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Haven High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 25% (1,453 to 1,813); teachers up 3% (112.2 to 116).
About West Haven High School
West Haven High School is a high school in West Haven, Connecticut, and it is part of West Haven School District. It enrolled 1,813 students in grades 9 through 12 for the 2024-25 school year. Statewide, high schools in Connecticut average about 788 students each.
The district for West Haven High School is West Haven School District, with 9 schools and 5,751 students.
Enrollment at West Haven High School is mixed, with Hispanic students the largest group at 44%. The school is also 25% Black, 22% White, 4% Asian, and 4% multiracial. That is higher than the 20% Hispanic share among all South Central Connecticut Planning Region residents. The chance that two students picked at random at West Haven High School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 69%.
Its teaching staff equals 116 full-time positions, a ratio of 15.6:1. That ratio is over the 12.3:1 average for high schools in Connecticut. Around 52% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Across public schools in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, the average is about the same, 51%.
South Central Connecticut Planning Region census figures show that median household income is about $88,197, 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. West Haven High School is among the 152 public schools in South Central Connecticut Planning Region.
The next-closest public school is Edith E. Mackrille School, about 0.5 miles away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
Federal records code the school's setting as Suburb: Large.
West Haven High School saw enrollment rise 17% between 2020-21 and 2024-25. Its ratio of students to teachers was 14.4:1 in 2020-21, and 15.6:1 in 2024-25.
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South Central Connecticut Planning Region at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
570,598
Census ACS
Median income
$88,197
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
152
72,909 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in West Haven School District
- Harry M. Bailey Middle SchoolMiddle · 885 students
- Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 829 students
- Savin Rock Community SchoolElementary · 459 students
- Forest SchoolElementary · 428 students
- Alma E. Pagels SchoolElementary · 364 students
- Seth G. Haley SchoolElementary · 332 students
Other schools in West Haven
- Harry M. Bailey Middle SchoolMiddle · 885 students
- Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 829 students
- Engineering - Science University Magnet SchoolHigh · 608 students
- Savin Rock Community SchoolElementary · 459 students
- Forest SchoolElementary · 428 students
- Alma E. Pagels SchoolElementary · 364 students
Nearby schools
- Edith E. Mackrille School0.5 mi · 320
- Savin Rock Community School0.9 mi · 459
- Harry M. Bailey Middle School1.1 mi · 885
- Washington School1.4 mi · 321
- Seth G. Haley School1.7 mi · 332
- Alma E. Pagels School1.9 mi · 364
Frequently asked questions
About West Haven High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at West Haven High School?
West Haven High School enrolls approximately 1,813 students in grades 09-12.
Is West Haven High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
West Haven High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does West Haven High School have?
West Haven High School employs 116 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.
What is the student diversity at West Haven High School?
Student demographics at West Haven High School are roughly 22% White, 44% Hispanic, 25% Black, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is West Haven High School public or private?
West Haven High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by West Haven School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.