For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,563 students in the neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven, CT.
The top ranked public high school in East Rock is Wilbur Cross High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven, CT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 53% statewide average).
the neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wilbur Cross High School, with 77% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilbur Cross High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
181 Mitchell Dr.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7400
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,721 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven, CT include Wilbur Cross High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven?
the neighborhood of East Rock, New Haven public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles

What Are Public Schools Doing to Fight Obesity and Is It Working?
Childhood obesity rates continue to climb. While many public schools have implemented policies and programs to combat the problem, there is always more to be done. Keep reading to learn what schools are doing to prevent obesity and how you can help.

Massachusetts: Boston Public Schools Offer Free Lunches
Kids in Boston Public Schools will enjoy free lunches this year, thanks to participation in a federal program that cuts out paperwork required to prove eligibility for the free lunch program.

Michigan Schools: Free Meals for All Students in Some Detroit Schools
Learn about a pilot program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture that would offer two free meals and snacks to all Detroit Public School students daily – a controversial decision for some taxpayers.