For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,171 students in the neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven, CT.
The top-ranked public high school in Dixwell is James Hillhouse High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven, CT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 53% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 65%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is James Hillhouse High School, with 53% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven, CT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Hillhouse High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
480 Sherman Parkway
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7500
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,124 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven, CT include James Hillhouse High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven?
the neighborhood of Dixwell, New Haven public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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