Highville Charter School

Public, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-12

1 Science Park
New Haven, CT 06511

(203) 287-0528

District: Highville Charter School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,735

Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

Number of students: 504

Racial breakdown:

African American:

83.9%

Hispanic:

13.7%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Highville Charter School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.15. (See more...)

Compare Details Highville Charter School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.33. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (83.9%), Hispanic (13.7%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highville Charter School is 19.3. (See more...)

Compare Highville Charter School employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highville Charter School is $11,735.

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Rank History for Highville Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Highville Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2010	42.57	415^th	579	28.3%
2011	44.84	393^rd	565	30.4%
2012	47.54	382^nd	564	32.3%
2013	54.72	323^rd	557	42.0%
2015	17.96	453^rd	551	17.8%
2016	8.88	457^th	518	11.8%
2017	13.97	426^th	519	17.9%
2018	10.16	459^th	532	13.7%
2019	7.77	470^th	522	10.0%
2021	11.15	470^th	538	12.6%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Highville Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	24.70	20^th	25	20.0%
2021	32.22	27^th	41	34.1%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Highville Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Highville Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2012	71.59	101^st	272	62.9%
2013	61.98	141^st	278	49.3%
2015	26.01	201^st	280	28.2%
2017	18.05	191^st	250	23.6%
2021	7.17	259^th	275	5.8%
2022	5.33	242^nd	250	3.2%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Highville Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	10.77	78^th	80	2.5%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

Review counts

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50%

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by a parent
Wednesday, November 20, 2019

I have a PreK3 student enrolled at this educational facility and while his teacher was exceptional, I found the administration as a whole to be a complete and utter disappointment. These individuals lack respect and empathy for the community of parents and children that they serve. It has been my experience that these individuals push and prod parents and students alike and then run and hide behind their fancy titles in an effort to present as educational professionals, when in fact they are not. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, July 4, 2014

My child has been enrolled in Highville Charter School since 2007. The education and experiences my son has received are far above the other schools in my neighborhood (Hamden). The family atmosphere is also a great benefit of being enrolled in HCS. I recommend Highville to all of my friends and family members. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Highville Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2009	5	273	1	21	0	n/a	n/a	300
2010	2	277	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	303
2011	1	273	0	18	0	0	8	300
2012	2	304	1	23	0	0	7	337
2013	3	298	1	23	0	0	16	341
2014	3	340	1	12	0	0	5	361
2015	2	382	1	15	0	0	3	403
2016	7	430	0	17	0	0	8	462
2017	4	479	0	15	0	0	4	502
2018	2	469	0	27	0	0	4	502
2019	5	477	0	17	0	0	3	502
2020	6	426	0	20	3	1	4	460
2021	6	405	0	29	2	1	4	447
2022	7	430	0	54	0	1	9	501
2023	4	431	0	59	2	0	9	505
2024	2	423	0	69	1	1	8	504

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Highville Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2009	300	22.2	15.0	63.3
2010	303	19.0	15.9	67
2011	300	19.0	15.7	74.3
2012	337	20.0	16.8	51.6
2013	341	21.0	16.2	71
2014	361	23.8	15.1	72
2015	403	22.0	18.3	69.7
2016	462	n/a	n/a	60.8
2017	502	24.0	20.9	66.7
2018	502	0.2	2510.0	62.7
2019	502	12.5	40.1	72.5
2020	460	23.0	20.0	73
2021	447	25.7	17.3	64.7
2022	501	26.7	18.7	71.1
2023	505	32.2	15.6	75
2024	504	26.0	19.3	72.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Highville Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2009	300	22.2	15.0	63.3
2010	303	19.0	15.9	67
2011	300	19.0	15.7	74.3
2012	337	20.0	16.8	51.6
2013	341	21.0	16.2	71
2014	361	23.8	15.1	72
2015	403	22.0	18.3	69.7
2016	462	n/a	n/a	60.8
2017	502	24.0	20.9	66.7
2018	502	0.2	2510.0	62.7
2019	502	12.5	40.1	72.5
2020	460	23.0	20.0	73
2021	447	25.7	17.3	64.7
2022	501	26.7	18.7	71.1
2023	505	32.2	15.6	75
2024	504	26.0	19.3	72.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Highville Charter School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$10,665
2019	$9,922
2020	$10,385
2021	$11,493
2022	$11,861
2023	$11,735

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highville Charter School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	502	505	0.6%
African American	477	431	9.6%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	17	59	247.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	4	20%
Two or More Races	3	9	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.5%	75%	2.5%

Schools Near Highville Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				NGSS Science (2024)			SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)						SBAC Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Highville Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1 Science Park	New Haven	06511	New Haven County	Highville Charter School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(203) 287-0528	504	26	19.3	72.2%	2 (0.4%)	423 (83.9%)	69 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.6%)								(n/a)						31.4					38.7					27.0		$11,735
Amistad Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	130 Edgewood Avenue	New Haven	06511	New Haven County	Amistad Academy District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(203) 772-7000	1,125	107	10.5	77.8%	12 (1.1%)	679 (60.4%)	401 (35.6%)	10 (0.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (1.7%)								(n/a)			16.4	31.5		25.3	33.0	35.1	28.7		46.5	27.6	33.3			31.0	36.1	$14,184
Elm City College Preparatory School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	407 James Street	New Haven	06513	New Haven County	Elm City College Preparatory School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(203) 772-7010	775	46	17.0	77.9%	14 (1.8%)	483 (62.3%)	254 (32.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.5%)								(n/a)	28.1	22.0	16.7	32.4		37.7	39.1	42.2	31.0		49.2	49.2	36.5	26.6	13.8			$15,732
Wilbur Cross School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-9	1775 Reservoir Ave.	Bridgeport	06606	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 275-2100	310	28	11.0	90.0%	20 (6.5%)	113 (36.5%)	170 (54.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)								(n/a)		17.9									17.9							$18,123
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	655 Stillman St.	Bridgeport	06608	Fairfield County	Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(203) 338-0593	1,098	54	20.3	70.9%	21 (1.9%)	577 (52.6%)	474 (43.2%)	7 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.4%)								(n/a)			13.5	29.2		30.4	25.0	46.7		34.0	59.8	39.6	27.2	14.4	9.7	9.9	28.9	$14,219
Capital Preparatory Harbor School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	777 Main Street	Bridgeport	06604	Fairfield County	Capital Preparatory Harbor School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(475) 422-5900	781	40	19.7	68.9%	2 (0.3%)	512 (65.6%)	260 (33.3%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)								(n/a)	31.0		46.2	45.9	18.9	23.3	21.0	29.3		50.8		16.7	12.9	20.7	18.6	19.7	10.0	$14,059

Frequently Asked Questions about Highville Charter School

How many students attend Highville Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 504 students attended Highville Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Highville Charter School?

Students at Highville Charter School are 84% African American, 14% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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