1 Science Park
New Haven, CT 06511
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Highville Charter School serves 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Highville Charter School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥50% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Highville Charter School's student population of 447 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Highville Charter School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Highville Charter School is 0.17, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
Overall Testing Rank
#885 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highville Charter 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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highville Charter 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
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
28%
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Black
91%
13%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Highville Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
1%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
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.
Diversity Score
0.17
This chart display the diversity score of Highville Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of Highville Charter School and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highville Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Highville Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

What is the graduation rate of Highville Charter School?

The graduation rate of Highville Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 90%.

How many students attend Highville Charter School?

447 students attend Highville Charter School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Highville Charter School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Highville Charter School?

Highville Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Highville Charter School offer ?

Highville Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Highville Charter School part of?

Highville Charter School is part of Highville Charter School District.

School Calendar

View the Highville Charter School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
No School - Spring Break
April 17, 2023 (Monday)
Last Days of School - Early Dismissal
June 14, 2023 (Wednesday)
Last Days of School - Early Dismissal
June 15, 2023 (Thursday)

School Reviews

5   6/10/2020
Highville has gone through many leadership changes and I am very pleased with the direction the school is taking under the new leadership.
- Posted by Teacher - Phoenix Teacher
1   3/25/2020
I have a PreK3 student enrolled at this educational facility and while his teacher was exceptional; I found the administration as a whole to be a complete and utter disappointment. These individuals lack respect and empathy for the community of parents and children that they serve. It has been my experience that these individuals push and prod parents and students alike and then run and hide behind their fancy titles in an effort to present as educational professionals, when in fact they are not. It is my belief that the principal of this facility, has her work cut out for her if she continues to support her subordinates even when she knows that their actions go against (1) the school's overall mission statement and (2) her own better judgment.
- Posted by Parent - The Helicopter
5   7/19/2016
this school is awesome.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - sauls

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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