Hill Regional Career High School

140 Legion Ave.
New Haven, CT 06519
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Bottom 50%
Serving 637 students in grades 9-12, Hill Regional Career High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 637 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hill Regional Career High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

Hill Regional Career High School's student population of 637 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
637 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Hill Regional Career High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hill Regional Career High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
#817 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hill Regional Career High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hill Regional Career High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
46%
29%
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Black
41%
13%
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White
6%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CT.
0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Hill Regional Career High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of Hill Regional Career High School and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hill Regional Career High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hill Regional Career High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hill Regional Career High School's ranking?
Hill Regional Career High School is ranked #817 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Hill Regional Career High School often compared to?
Hill Regional Career High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamden High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hill Regional Career High School?
The graduation rate of Hill Regional Career High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hill Regional Career High School?
637 students attend Hill Regional Career High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hill Regional Career High School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hill Regional Career High School?
Hill Regional Career High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hill Regional Career High School offer ?
Hill Regional Career High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hill Regional Career High School part of?
Hill Regional Career High School is part of New Haven School District.

School Reviews

2   3/24/2020
If someone listened to our issues and solutions for them, maybe this school can be fixed.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Every single student
5   2/17/2011
Quality of academic programs, the best school in New Haven!!!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - blahb

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 637 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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