North Haven High School

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North Haven High School ranks 40 th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Haven High School is a public high school serving 921 students in grades 9-12 in North Haven, Connecticut, which is part of the Wallingford School District. The school consistently ranks among the top 50 high schools in the state, with strong academic performance that exceeds the state average in key subjects like English, Math, and Science.

North Haven High School stands out for its consistently high academic achievement, with students scoring significantly above the state average on standardized tests. The school spends more per student and has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the state average, which likely contributes to its success. However, the school's student population is predominantly white and has a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students, which may also play a role in its strong performance. When compared to nearby schools like Eli Whitney Technical High School and James Hillhouse High School, North Haven High School's academic outcomes are significantly higher, highlighting the educational disparities in the region.

Overall, North Haven High School's combination of academic excellence, ample resources, and relatively affluent student population sets it apart from many of its neighboring schools. While the school's success is commendable, it also underscores the need for continued efforts to address educational inequities and ensure that all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, have access to high-quality education and the resources they need to thrive.

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Public 9-12

221 Elm Street
North Haven, CT 06473

(203) 239-1641

District: North Haven School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
40^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,458

Feeder schools for North Haven High School:

Elementary:	Clintonville Elementary School
	Green Acres Elementary School
	Montowese Elementary School
	Ridge Road Elementary School
Middle:	North Haven Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 921

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.6%

Hispanic:

12.1%

Asian:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Haven High School ranks better than 72.4% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.72. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Haven 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.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Haven High School is $22,458.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Haven High School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Haven High School 40^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See North Haven High School in the ranking list.)

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North Haven School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Haven School District 41^st of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at North Haven High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	69.45	67^th	176	61.9%
2008	64.85	86^th	176	51.1%
2009	64.69	80^th	176	54.5%
2010	72.16	60^th	186	67.7%
2011	70.77	80^th	189	57.7%
2012	73.87	54^th	188	71.3%
2013	66.68	88^th	193	54.4%
2016	73.76	42^nd	132	68.2%
2017	69.57	51^st	140	63.6%
2021	63.55	80^th	200	60.0%
2022	67.67	49^th	139	64.7%
2023	71.53	45^th	142	68.3%
2024	73.72	40^th	145	72.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at North Haven High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	69.47	50^th	175	71.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Haven High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	82.18	29^th	155	81.3%

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Rank History for Female students at North Haven High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	60.79	48^th	79	39.2%
2019	53.19	53^rd	84	36.9%
2021	52.15	92^nd	189	51.3%
2023	61.50	48^th	103	53.4%
2024	65.88	42^nd	102	58.8%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at North Haven High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.87	2^nd	2	0.0%

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Rank History for Male students at North Haven High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	63.58	42^nd	78	46.2%
2019	44.42	58^th	80	27.5%
2021	69.22	64^th	182	64.8%
2023	63.15	40^th	100	60.0%
2024	68.21	40^th	100	60.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Haven High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	50.22	45^th	104	56.7%

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Rank History for White students at North Haven High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	48.01	66^th	105	37.1%
2019	29.81	93^rd	113	17.7%
2021	39.66	100^th	155	35.5%
2022	45.68	69^th	117	41.0%
2023	39.81	72^nd	116	37.9%
2024	52.78	55^th	116	52.6%

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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 North Haven High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	728	25	22	3	4	n/a	n/a	782
1989	631	23	25	3	3	n/a	n/a	685
1990	599	16	23	5	6	n/a	n/a	649
1991	612	18	23	5	1	n/a	n/a	659
1992	855	16	20	10	3	n/a	n/a	904
1993	840	23	19	2	3	n/a	n/a	887
1994	794	32	29	19	1	n/a	n/a	875
1995	766	39	41	20	2	n/a	n/a	868
1996	766	39	41	20	2	n/a	n/a	868
1997	772	36	40	11	4	n/a	n/a	863
1998	797	21	41	14	0	n/a	n/a	873
1999	824	22	46	13	7	n/a	n/a	912
2000	900	15	44	13	5	n/a	n/a	977
2001	892	17	60	21	7	n/a	n/a	997
2002	958	17	53	19	5	n/a	n/a	1052
2003	958	17	53	19	5	n/a	n/a	1052
2004	951	23	51	26	1	n/a	n/a	1052
2005	920	33	57	33	4	n/a	n/a	1047
2006	732	52	59	36	4	n/a	n/a	883
2007	1035	74	71	63	5	n/a	n/a	1248
2008	1018	85	73	60	4	n/a	n/a	1240
2009	1007	80	72	61	2	n/a	n/a	1222
2010	961	76	72	71	1	n/a	n/a	1181
2011	934	58	63	88	3	3	24	1173
2012	928	70	75	84	3	1	25	1186
2013	916	83	77	86	3	1	21	1187
2014	883	69	76	66	3	1	25	1123
2015	815	60	84	59	1	0	20	1039
2016	793	48	80	57	1	1	20	1000
2017	810	38	76	60	2	0	29	1015
2018	797	35	80	58	1	1	26	998
2019	827	38	64	73	2	1	29	1034
2020	778	43	63	85	2	0	29	1000
2021	723	40	68	87	0	0	31	949
2022	745	39	56	108	0	1	24	973
2023	678	41	68	111	1	1	21	921

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 North Haven High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	782	75.0	10.4	n/a
1989	685	71.0	9.6	n/a
1990	649	58.6	11.0	n/a
1991	659	52.8	12.4	n/a
1992	904	70.4	12.8	1.9
1993	887	70.4	12.6	0
1994	875	69.7	12.6	1.7
1995	868	67.2	12.9	3.6
1996	868	67.2	12.9	3.6
1997	863	67.2	12.8	1.9
1998	873	70.2	12.4	1.6
1999	912	75.0	12.2	1.9
2000	977	76.6	12.8	3
2001	997	76.6	13.0	n/a
2002	1052	72.4	14.5	0
2003	1052	72.4	14.5	0
2004	1052	74.0	14.2	4.3
2005	1047	72.6	14.4	n/a
2006	883	74.8	11.8	7.9
2007	1248	77.6	16.1	6.5
2008	1240	93.3	13.3	9.2
2009	1222	98.0	13.8	8.7
2010	1181	86.5	13.6	6.5
2011	1173	89.0	13.1	7.6
2012	1186	88.6	13.3	9
2013	1187	85.9	13.8	14.7
2014	1123	83.5	13.4	13.7
2015	1039	83.0	12.5	14.4
2016	1000	82.0	12.1	15
2017	1015	85.4	11.8	15.5
2018	998	90.6	11.0	15.6
2019	1034	84.2	12.2	22.2
2020	1000	86.4	11.5	23
2021	949	83.6	11.3	22.1
2022	973	84.0	11.5	23.6
2023	921	84.0	10.9	25.3

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 North Haven High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	782	75.0	10.4	n/a
1989	685	71.0	9.6	n/a
1990	649	58.6	11.0	n/a
1991	659	52.8	12.4	n/a
1992	904	70.4	12.8	1.9
1993	887	70.4	12.6	0
1994	875	69.7	12.6	1.7
1995	868	67.2	12.9	3.6
1996	868	67.2	12.9	3.6
1997	863	67.2	12.8	1.9
1998	873	70.2	12.4	1.6
1999	912	75.0	12.2	1.9
2000	977	76.6	12.8	3
2001	997	76.6	13.0	n/a
2002	1052	72.4	14.5	0
2003	1052	72.4	14.5	0
2004	1052	74.0	14.2	4.3
2005	1047	72.6	14.4	n/a
2006	883	74.8	11.8	7.9
2007	1248	77.6	16.1	6.5
2008	1240	93.3	13.3	9.2
2009	1222	98.0	13.8	8.7
2010	1181	86.5	13.6	6.5
2011	1173	89.0	13.1	7.6
2012	1186	88.6	13.3	9
2013	1187	85.9	13.8	14.7
2014	1123	83.5	13.4	13.7
2015	1039	83.0	12.5	14.4
2016	1000	82.0	12.1	15
2017	1015	85.4	11.8	15.5
2018	998	90.6	11.0	15.6
2019	1034	84.2	12.2	22.2
2020	1000	86.4	11.5	23
2021	949	83.6	11.3	22.1
2022	973	84.0	11.5	23.6
2023	921	84.0	10.9	25.3

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 North Haven High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,640
2019	$19,052
2020	$19,401
2021	$20,910
2022	$20,700
2023	$22,458

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Haven High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1034	921	10.9%
African American	38	41	7.9%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	64	68	6.3%
Hispanic	73	111	52.1%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	827	678	18%
Two or More Races	29	21	27.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.2%	25.3%	3.1%

Schools Near North Haven High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (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 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	Total
North Haven High School	Public	9-12	221 Elm Street	North Haven	06473	New Haven County	North Haven School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 239-1641	921	84	10.9	25.3%	678 (73.6%)	41 (4.5%)	111 (12.1%)	68 (7.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.3%)	73.7	40^th of 145 public high schools	72.4%		71.5	45^th of 142 public high schools	68.3%	5	68.2	65.6	36.1	$22,458
The Bridge at ACES	Public	6-12	261 Skiff Street	Hamden	06517	New Haven County	Area Cooperative Educational Services	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 507-5545	1	1	1.0		1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Hamden High School	Public	9-12	2040 Dixwell Ave.	Hamden	06514	New Haven County	Hamden School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 407-2040	1,672	127	13.1	38.9%	452 (27.0%)	602 (36.0%)	412 (24.6%)	109 (6.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	94 (5.6%)								(n/a)	34.2			$24,385
East Haven High School	Public	9-12	35 Wheelbarrow Ln.	East Haven	06513	New Haven County	East Haven School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 468-3254	849	77	11.0	46.9%	407 (47.9%)	57 (6.7%)	339 (39.9%)	26 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.0%)	32.4	89^th of 145 public high schools	38.6%		31.3	91^st of 142 public high schools	35.9%	2	47.5	39.5	13.0	$18,826
REGIONS secure Hamden	Public	5-12	995 Sherman Avenue	Hamden	06514	New Haven County	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 566-2030																			(n/a)
Wilbur Cross High School	Public	9-12	181 Mitchell Dr.	New Haven	06511	New Haven County	New Haven School District	No	No	No	No	(475) 220-7400	1,633	129	12.6	75.9%	169 (10.3%)	352 (21.6%)	1,058 (64.8%)	39 (2.4%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (0.7%)	11.5	126^th of 145 public high schools	13.1%		13.8	117^th of 142 public high schools	17.6%	9	17.1	29.0	8.3	$18,689
North Branford High School	Public	9-12	49 Caputo Rd.	North Branford	06471	New Haven County	North Branford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 484-1465	420	50	8.4	20.7%	347 (82.6%)	13 (3.1%)	42 (10.0%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)								(n/a)		60.4		$26,429
Eli Whitney Technical High School	Public	9-12	100 Fairview Ave	Hamden	06514	New Haven County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 397-4031	619	50	12.4	66.7%	27 (4.4%)	212 (34.2%)	348 (56.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.4%)								(n/a)		16.2		$28,576
Lyman Hall High School	Public	9-12	70 Pond Hill Road	Wallingford	06492	New Haven County	Wallingford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 294-5350	930	97	9.6	32.0%	651 (70.0%)	28 (3.0%)	174 (18.7%)	44 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.2%)	52.8	70^th of 145 public high schools	51.7%		59.7	62^nd of 142 public high schools	56.3%	8	55.6	51.2	27.2	$22,351
New Haven Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	444 Orange Street	New Haven	06511	New Haven County	New Haven School District	No	Yes	No	No	(475) 220-6600	336	22	15.2	61.3%	43 (12.8%)	169 (50.3%)	110 (32.7%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)								(n/a)			16.2	$19,452

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North Haven High School ranks 40^th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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North Haven High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clintonville Elementary School
Elementary : Green Acres Elementary School
Elementary : Montowese Elementary School
Elementary : Ridge Road Elementary School
Middle : North Haven Middle School

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