West Haven School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 9 top public schools in West Haven School District, serving 5,625 students.
- Public school in West Haven School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus Connecticut public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus 57% Connecticut statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
- The school with the highest math and reading proficiency is Edith E. Mackrille School, with 75-79% math proficiency and 75-79% reading proficiency. Read more about public school math/reading proficiency statistics in Connecticut or national school math/reading proficiency statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic) , which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 45% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Connecticut public school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | West Haven School District |
| School District Website | http://www.whschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (203)937-4300 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CT) |
| # of Schools | 11 Schools | 1,264 Schools |
| # of Students | 5,625 Students | 531,370 Students |
| # of Teachers | 440 Teachers | 41,403 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
- West Haven School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 72% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CT) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 57% |
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| Graduation Rate | 75% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.63 |
| # of American Indian Students | 13 Students | 1,430 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 230 Students | 27,198 Students |
| % Asian Students | 4% | 5% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 2,056 Students | 126,719 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 37% | 24% |
| # of Black Students | 1,284 Students | 67,666 Students |
| % Black Students | 23% | 13% |
| # of White Students | 1,879 Students | 292,342 Students |
| % White Students | 33% | 55% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 545 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 161 Students | 15,469 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 95 | 17,734 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 483 | 36,804 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 485 | 37,005 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 424 | 37,903 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 474 | 38,600 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 460 | 39,815 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 464 | 39,335 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 499 | 39,864 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 417 | 40,131 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 396 | 41,071 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 373 | 42,504 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 375 | 41,082 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 356 | 39,993 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 324 | 39,529 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $18,244 in this school district is less than the state average of $21,667. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $17,577 is less than the state average of $18,999. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CT) |
| Total Revenue | $110 MM | $31 MM |
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| Spending | $106 MM | $27 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $18,244 | $21,667 |
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| Spending / Student | $17,577 | $18,999 |
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West Haven School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency | CT School Rank)
Location
Grades
Students - West Haven Alma E. Pagels School Math: 60-64% / Reading: 50-54% | Top 50%26 Benham Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203)931-6840
Grades: PK-4 | 335 students
- West Haven Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School Math: 30% / Reading: 48% | Bottom 50%2 Tetlow St.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203)937-4390
Grades: 5-6 | 914 students
- West Haven Edith E. Mackrille School Math: 75-79% / Reading: 75-79% | Top 10%806 Jones Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203)931-6820
Grades: PK-4 | 320 students
- West Haven Forest School Math: 45-49% / Reading: 50-54% | Bottom 50%95 Burwell Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203)931-6800
Grades: PK-4 | 424 students
- West Haven Harry M. Bailey Middle School Math: 42% / Reading: 47% | Bottom 50%106 Morgan Ln.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203)937-4380
Grades: 7-8 | 919 students
- West Haven Savin Rock Community School Math: 40-44% / Reading: 35-39% | Bottom 50%50 Park St.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203)931-6850
Grades: PK-4 | 482 students
- West Haven Seth G. Haley School Math: 35-39% / Reading: 35-39% | Bottom 50%148 South St.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203)931-6810
Grades: PK-4 | 378 students
- West Haven Washington School Math: 45-49% / Reading: 40-44% | Bottom 50%369 Washington Ave.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203)931-6880
Grades: PK-4 | 444 students
- West Haven West Haven High School Math: 16% / Reading: 49% | Bottom 50%One Mcdonough Plaza
West Haven, CT 06516
(203)937-4360
Grades: 8-12 | 1453 students
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