Joseph A. Foran High School

80 Foran Dr.
Milford, CT 06460
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Joseph A. Foran High School is a public high school located in Milford, Connecticut. The school serves about 1,000 students in grades 9–12 in the Milford Public Schools system.
Serving 729 students in grades 9-12, Joseph A. Foran High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 729 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 97% (Top 10% in CT)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Joseph A. Foran High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

Joseph A. Foran High School's student population of 729 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
729 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1973
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Calendar

School Rankings

Joseph A. Foran High School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph A. Foran High School is 0.43, 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
#281 out of 942 schools
(Top 30%)
50-54%
40%
65-69%
50%
47%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
12%
31%
Black
4%
12%
White
74%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
97%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joseph A. Foran High School's ranking?
Joseph A. Foran High School is ranked #281 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Joseph A. Foran High School often compared to?
Joseph A. Foran High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jonathan Law High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joseph A. Foran High School?
The graduation rate of Joseph A. Foran High School is 97%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Joseph A. Foran High School?
729 students attend Joseph A. Foran High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Joseph A. Foran High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph A. Foran High School?
Joseph A. Foran High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Joseph A. Foran High School offer ?
Joseph A. Foran High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Joseph A. Foran High School part of?
Joseph A. Foran High School is part of Milford School District.

School Reviews

5   6/15/2020
Foran is a wonderful school with many wonderful teachers. I have had nothing but wonderful experiences at my time here; there are so many opportunities to get involved and learn more if you simply apply yourself.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - V. Brown
2   2/25/2011
Poor administration and staff. Teachers are not held accountable.
- Posted by Parent - a1stp

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 729 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 97% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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