Is Joseph A. Foran High School a good school?

Joseph A. Foran High School ranks 52 nd of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Joseph A. Foran High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 729 students attended Joseph A. Foran High School.

What is the racial makeup of Joseph A. Foran High School?

Students at Joseph A. Foran High School are 74% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Joseph A. Foran High School?

Joseph A. Foran High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Calf Pen Meadow School Elementary : Live Oaks School Elementary : Orange Avenue School Elementary : Orchard Hills School Middle : East Shore Middle School

Joseph A. Foran High School

Summary:

Joseph A. Foran High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Milford, Connecticut, with a student population of 765 and a racial makeup that is predominantly White, followed by Hispanic, Asian, and African American students.

Joseph A. Foran High School consistently ranks among the top 50 high schools in Milford School District, with strong academic performance on standardized tests that exceeds the district and state averages. The school has also excelled in supporting its special education and low-income students, ranking among the top schools in Connecticut for these subgroups. Additionally, Joseph A. Foran High School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools like Jonathan Law High School and Bunnell High School.

Overall, Joseph A. Foran High School emerges as a strong-performing high school in the Milford School District, with a consistent track record of academic excellence, a focus on equity and supporting diverse learners, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio that may contribute to its success. Compared to nearby schools, Joseph A. Foran High School generally outperforms them on academic metrics, suggesting it provides a more personalized and effective educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

80 Foran Dr.
Milford, CT 06460

(203) 783-3502

District: Milford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
52^nd of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,048

Feeder schools for Joseph A. Foran High School:

Elementary:	Calf Pen Meadow School
	Live Oaks School
	Orange Avenue School
	Orchard Hills School
Middle:	East Shore Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 729

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.8%

Hispanic:

12.1%

Asian:

7.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Joseph A. Foran High School ranks better than 64.1% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.4. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Joseph A. Foran High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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: White (73.8%), Hispanic (12.1%), Asian (7.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joseph A. Foran High School is 11. (See more...)

Compare Joseph A. Foran High School employs 65.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joseph A. Foran High School is $24,048.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Joseph A. Foran High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Joseph A. Foran High School 52^nd of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Joseph A. Foran High School in the ranking list.)

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Milford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Milford School District 84^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Joseph A. Foran High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	69.74	66^th	176	62.5%
2008	69.62	66^th	176	62.5%
2009	51.94	111^th	176	36.9%
2010	62.64	98^th	186	47.3%
2011	62.52	100^th	189	47.1%
2012	73.30	59^th	188	68.6%
2013	73.48	56^th	193	71.0%
2015	81.53	31^st	196	84.2%
2016	63.48	50^th	132	62.1%
2017	70.84	48^th	140	65.7%
2018	71.46	46^th	121	62.0%
2019	73.23	42^nd	121	65.3%
2021	78.13	50^th	200	75.0%
2022	66.94	51^st	139	63.3%
2024	65.40	52^nd	145	64.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Joseph A. Foran High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	93.03	6^th	175	96.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joseph A. Foran High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	96.11	4^th	155	97.4%
2022	52.68	22^nd	63	65.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Joseph A. Foran High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	60.76	49^th	79	38.0%
2019	68.87	38^th	84	54.8%
2021	75.61	51^st	189	73.0%
2022	69.29	41^st	106	61.3%
2023	51.48	59^th	103	42.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Joseph A. Foran High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	67.06	41^st	78	47.4%
2019	59.04	47^th	80	41.3%
2021	76.54	44^th	182	75.8%
2022	59.54	47^th	102	53.9%
2023	62.30	44^th	100	56.0%

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Rank History for White students at Joseph A. Foran High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	46.82	68^th	105	35.2%
2019	44.81	75^th	113	33.6%
2021	64.27	53^rd	155	65.8%
2022	55.38	52^nd	117	55.6%
2023	49.06	62^nd	116	46.6%
2024	32.74	82^nd	116	29.3%

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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

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Enrollment information for Joseph A. Foran High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	995	24	13	8	3	n/a	n/a	1043
1989	953	16	18	12	0	n/a	n/a	999
1990	829	18	17	14	3	n/a	n/a	881
1991	788	19	18	11	4	n/a	n/a	840
1992	807	15	18	9	0	n/a	n/a	849
1993	745	24	12	20	0	n/a	n/a	801
1994	775	21	11	25	0	n/a	n/a	832
1995	780	21	15	31	1	n/a	n/a	848
1996	780	21	15	31	1	n/a	n/a	848
1997	867	16	15	25	3	n/a	n/a	926
1998	862	26	17	22	4	n/a	n/a	931
1999	960	5	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	972
2000	950	27	16	29	2	n/a	n/a	1024
2001	971	25	23	34	3	n/a	n/a	1056
2002	937	17	24	36	3	n/a	n/a	1017
2003	937	17	24	36	3	n/a	n/a	1017
2004	934	15	34	31	2	n/a	n/a	1016
2005	929	19	31	36	2	n/a	n/a	1017
2006	745	18	27	32	1	n/a	n/a	823
2007	908	23	42	52	3	n/a	n/a	1028
2008	897	24	42	47	2	n/a	n/a	1012
2009	894	35	46	51	5	n/a	n/a	1031
2010	919	43	39	48	4	n/a	n/a	1053
2011	897	32	35	41	4	0	0	1009
2012	862	34	42	51	3	0	1	993
2013	866	28	46	54	1	0	5	1000
2014	832	35	37	49	2	0	8	963
2015	785	31	47	46	2	0	8	919
2016	791	34	49	36	1	1	8	920
2017	759	45	49	41	2	2	5	903
2018	748	45	62	52	1	2	2	912
2019	708	50	53	58	1	2	2	874
2020	687	50	59	71	0	1	4	872
2021	633	47	56	84	1	0	7	828
2022	580	39	58	95	1	0	13	786
2023	559	36	62	90	1	0	17	765
2024	538	28	55	88	2	0	18	729

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

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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 Joseph A. Foran High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1043	81.0	12.8	n/a
1989	999	81.0	12.3	n/a
1990	881	79.1	11.1	n/a
1991	840	82.2	10.2	n/a
1992	849	77.0	11.0	n/a
1993	801	55.2	14.5	0.2
1994	832	58.9	14.1	4.9
1995	848	60.9	13.9	8.8
1996	848	60.9	13.9	8.8
1997	926	62.8	14.7	3.9
1998	931	65.1	14.3	9.1
1999	972	69.5	14.0	13.8
2000	1024	71.0	14.4	8.9
2001	1056	71.2	14.8	n/a
2002	1017	75.6	13.5	10.6
2003	1017	75.6	13.5	10.6
2004	1016	76.2	13.3	10.7
2005	1017	62.3	16.3	n/a
2006	823	61.8	13.3	17.3
2007	1028	63.7	16.1	9.5
2008	1012	75.9	13.3	10.7
2009	1031	80.2	13.7	14.5
2010	1053	76.9	13.6	13.6
2011	1009	78.3	12.8	13.2
2012	993	75.5	13.1	17.5
2013	1000	76.2	13.1	18.4
2014	963	76.5	12.5	16.8
2015	919	73.0	12.5	14.8
2016	920	76.0	12.1	14.8
2017	903	73.5	12.2	15.1
2018	912	77.6	11.7	15.5
2019	874	71.8	12.1	22.7
2020	872	75.3	11.5	25.8
2021	828	72.6	11.4	24.4
2022	786	67.4	11.6	23.3
2023	765	70.0	10.9	25.6
2024	729	65.7	11.0	27.2

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 Joseph A. Foran High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1043	81.0	12.8	n/a
1989	999	81.0	12.3	n/a
1990	881	79.1	11.1	n/a
1991	840	82.2	10.2	n/a
1992	849	77.0	11.0	n/a
1993	801	55.2	14.5	0.2
1994	832	58.9	14.1	4.9
1995	848	60.9	13.9	8.8
1996	848	60.9	13.9	8.8
1997	926	62.8	14.7	3.9
1998	931	65.1	14.3	9.1
1999	972	69.5	14.0	13.8
2000	1024	71.0	14.4	8.9
2001	1056	71.2	14.8	n/a
2002	1017	75.6	13.5	10.6
2003	1017	75.6	13.5	10.6
2004	1016	76.2	13.3	10.7
2005	1017	62.3	16.3	n/a
2006	823	61.8	13.3	17.3
2007	1028	63.7	16.1	9.5
2008	1012	75.9	13.3	10.7
2009	1031	80.2	13.7	14.5
2010	1053	76.9	13.6	13.6
2011	1009	78.3	12.8	13.2
2012	993	75.5	13.1	17.5
2013	1000	76.2	13.1	18.4
2014	963	76.5	12.5	16.8
2015	919	73.0	12.5	14.8
2016	920	76.0	12.1	14.8
2017	903	73.5	12.2	15.1
2018	912	77.6	11.7	15.5
2019	874	71.8	12.1	22.7
2020	872	75.3	11.5	25.8
2021	828	72.6	11.4	24.4
2022	786	67.4	11.6	23.3
2023	765	70.0	10.9	25.6
2024	729	65.7	11.0	27.2

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 Joseph A. Foran High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$19,834
2019	$20,556
2020	$20,531
2021	$21,117
2022	$22,543
2023	$24,048

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Joseph A. Foran High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 42^nd of 121 High schools	Ranks 51^st of 139 High schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph A. Foran High School)	76.7	68.7	8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)	72.3	62.4	9.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	55.6	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	874	765	12.5%
African American	50	36	28%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	53	62	17%
Hispanic	58	90	55.2%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	708	559	21%
Two or More Races	2	17	750%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.7%	25.6%	3%

Schools Near Joseph A. Foran High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 8th Grade	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Joseph A. Foran High School	Public	9-12	80 Foran Dr.	Milford	06460	New Haven County	Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 783-3502	729	66	11.0	27.2%	538 (73.8%)	28 (3.8%)	88 (12.1%)	55 (7.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.5%)	65.4	52^nd of 145 public high schools	64.1%					(n/a)		48.3		41.2							$24,048
Platt Technical High School	Public	9-12	600 Orange Ave.	Milford	06461	New Haven County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	No	(203) 783-5300	780	62	12.6	44.7%	258 (33.1%)	128 (16.4%)	346 (44.4%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.1%)	12.8	122^nd of 145 public high schools	15.9%		18	110^th of 142 public high schools	22.5%	12		25.3		3.3							$28,934
West Haven High School	Public	9-12	1 McDonough Plaza	West Haven	06516	New Haven County	West Haven School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 937-4360	1,793	112	16.0	51.8%	419 (23.4%)	448 (25.0%)	774 (43.2%)	83 (4.6%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	60 (3.3%)	25	106^th of 145 public high schools	26.9%		32.3	90^th of 142 public high schools	36.6%	16		38.7	37.1	10.8							$17,211
Jonathan Law High School	Public	9-12	20 Lansdale Ave.	Milford	06460	New Haven County	Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 783-3574	829	73	11.3	33.1%	501 (60.4%)	61 (7.4%)	136 (16.4%)	107 (12.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.3%)								(n/a)		46.9									$23,258
Engineering - Science University Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-12	500 Boston Post Road	West Haven	06516	New Haven County	New Haven School District	No	Yes	No	No	(475) 220-6000	600	52	11.5	50.5%	173 (28.8%)	184 (30.7%)	145 (24.2%)	56 (9.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.7%)	60.7	59^th of 145 public high schools	59.3%		65	54^th of 142 public high schools	62.0%	5	58.0	43.4	72.3	31.3	60.5	58.0	73.9	40.7	53.4	50.0	$21,018
Sound School	Public	9-12	60 South Water St.	New Haven	06519	New Haven County	New Haven School District	No	No	No	No	(475) 220-2300	336	38	8.8	56.8%	145 (43.2%)	39 (11.6%)	139 (41.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.3%)	36	84^th of 145 public high schools	42.1%		34.4	89^th of 142 public high schools	37.3%	5		36.0	52.0	18.7							$28,519
Stratford High School	Public	9-12	245 King Street	Stratford	06615	Fairfield County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 385-4230	1,131	81	13.9	45.3%	304 (26.9%)	317 (28.0%)	449 (39.7%)	23 (2.0%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	28 (2.5%)								(n/a)		33.1									$20,170
Bunnell High School	Public	9-12	1 Bulldog Boulevard	Stratford	06614	Fairfield County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 385-4250	1,057	82	12.9	44.3%	314 (29.7%)	279 (26.4%)	406 (38.4%)	24 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (3.0%)								(n/a)		34.7									$20,288
Hill Regional Career High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	140 Legion Ave.	New Haven	06519	New Haven County	New Haven School District	No	Yes	No	No	(475) 220-5000	638	56	11.3	81.7%	42 (6.6%)	270 (42.3%)	290 (45.5%)	22 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	9.6	130^th of 145 public high schools	10.3%		13.6	118^th of 142 public high schools	16.9%	12		18.0	25.4	5.1							$21,242
Cooperative High School - Inter-District Magnet	Public, Magnet	9-12	177 College Street	New Haven	06511	New Haven County	New Haven School District	No	Yes	No	No	(475) 220-2400	548	49	11.1	68.6%	78 (14.2%)	245 (44.7%)	199 (36.3%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.2%)	29.3	96^th of 145 public high schools	33.8%		19.2	109^th of 142 public high schools	23.2%	13		27.5	50.9	15.7							$20,980

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