Joseph A. Foran High School
Tel:
(203)783-3502
- Joseph A. Foran High School serves 903 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 53% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Joseph A. Foran High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Joseph A. Foran High School's student population of 903 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 903 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 74 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Joseph A. Foran High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Joseph A. Foran High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #386 out of 968 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 24% |
| Black | 5% | 13% |
| White | 85% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.63 |
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| Graduation Rate | 97% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | MILFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Joseph A. Foran High School is Platt Technical High School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is East Shore Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Orchard Hills School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Milford Orchard Hills School Grades: PK-5 | 349 students
0.5 miles
185 Marino Dr.
Milford, CT 06460
(203)783-3566 0.5 PK-5 349 - Milford Calf Pen Meadow School Grades: K-5 | 272 students
0.8 miles
395 Welch's Point Rd.
Milford, CT 06460
(203)783-3521 0.8 K-5 272 - Milford East Shore Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 435 students
0.9 miles
240 Chapel St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203)783-3559 0.9 6-8 435 - Milford Live Oaks School Grades: PK-5 | 302 students
1.7 miles
575 Merwin Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203)783-3564 1.7 PK-5 302 - West Haven Alma E. Pagels School Grades: PK-4 | 332 students
2.2 miles
26 Benham Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203)931-6840 2.2 PK-4 332
School Reviews
| 2 Poor administration and staff. Teachers are not held accountable. - Posted by Parent - a1stp |
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