Highville Charter School
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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#885 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
91%
13%
White
1%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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.
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.
5 7/19/2016
this school is awesome.
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