Serving 251 students in grades 9-12, High School In The Community 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
High School In The Community's student population of 251 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
251 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Motto
The SMALL school for students who want to do BIG things!
School Rankings
High School In The Community ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School In The Community is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#852 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
43%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
41%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
10%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.4%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School In The Community's ranking?
High School In The Community is ranked #852 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are High School In The Community often compared to?
High School In The Communityis often viewed alongside schools like Metropolitan Business Academy, Hill Regional Career High School, Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School In The Community?
The graduation rate of High School In The Community is 80-84%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend High School In The Community?
251 students attend High School In The Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of High School In The Community students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High School In The Community?
High School In The Community has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does High School In The Community offer ?
High School In The Community offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High School In The Community part of?
High School In The Community is part of New Haven School District.
In what neighborhood is High School In The Community located?
High School In The Community is located in the Downtown neighborhood of New Haven, CT. There are 3 other public schools located in Downtown.
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