Joseph A. Foran High School
Tel:
(203) 783-3502
- Joseph A. Foran High School serves 912 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Joseph A. Foran High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%.
Top Placements
Joseph A. Foran High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Joseph A. Foran High School's student population of 912 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 912 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 78 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Joseph A. Foran High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Joseph A. Foran High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #329 out of 951 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 25% |
| Black | 5% | 13% |
| White | 82% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 98% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Milford School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Milford Orchard Hills School Grades: PK-5 | 337 students
0.5 miles
185 Marino Dr.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3566 0.5 PK-5 337 - Milford Calf Pen Meadow School Grades: K-5 | 291 students
0.8 miles
395 Welch's Point Rd.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3521 0.8 K-5 291 - Milford East Shore Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 411 students
0.9 miles
240 Chapel St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3559 0.9 6-8 411 - Milford Live Oaks School Grades: PK-5 | 314 students
1.7 miles
575 Merwin Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3564 1.7 PK-5 314 - West Haven Alma E. Pagels School Grades: PK-4 | 335 students
2.2 miles
26 Benham Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6840 2.2 PK-4 335
School Reviews
| 5 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 Poor administration and staff. Teachers are not held accountable. - Posted by Parent - a1stp |
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