Top Rankings
West Haven School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,678 students in West Haven School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in West Haven School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
5,678 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
477 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
West Haven School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 196 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#154 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Graduation Rate
81%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.66
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
251 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,231 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
29%
# Black Students
1,354 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
24%
13%
# White Students
1,559 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
28%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
275 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
99
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
483
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
429
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
408
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
449
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
469
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
414
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
420
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
396
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
451
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
456
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
443
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
386
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
375
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,964 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,388 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$147 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$144 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,964
$25,998
Spending / Student
$25,388
$25,071
Best West Haven School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edith E. Mackrille School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
806 Jones Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6820
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6820
Grades: PK-4
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Harry M. Bailey Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 Morgan Ln.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4380
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4380
Grades: 7-8
| 847 students
Rank: #33.
Alma E. Pagels School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26 Benham Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6840
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6840
Grades: PK-4
| 361 students
Rank: #44.
West Haven High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Mcdonough Plaza
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,660 students
Rank: #55.
Seth G. Haley School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
148 South St.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6810
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6810
Grades: PK-4
| 382 students
Rank: #66.
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2 Tetlow St.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4390
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4390
Grades: 5-6
| 834 students
Rank: #77.
Savin Rock Community School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Park St.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6850
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6850
Grades: PK-4
| 451 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Forest School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95 Burwell Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6800
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6800
Grades: PK-4
| 430 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Washington School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
369 Washington Ave.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6880
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6880
Grades: PK-4
| 399 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Haven School District?
West Haven School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,678 students.
What is the rank of West Haven School District?
West Haven School District is ranked #156 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Haven School District?
39% of West Haven School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Haven School District?
West Haven School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is West Haven School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,388 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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