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Wilbur Cross High School vs. Sound School

Should you attend Wilbur Cross High School or Sound School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Wilbur Cross High School
181 Mitchell Dr.
New Haven, CT 06511
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Sound School
60 South Water St.
New Haven, CT 06519
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Wilbur Cross High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Sound School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,721 students in grades 9-12, Wilbur Cross High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 336 students in grades 9-12, Sound School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,721 students
336 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wilbur Cross High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sound School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wilbur Cross High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sound School.
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wilbur Cross High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sound School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wilbur Cross High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New Haven School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sound School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New Haven School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#830 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#826 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wilbur Cross High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sound School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilbur Cross High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New Haven School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sound School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New Haven School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilbur Cross High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New Haven School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sound School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New Haven School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilbur Cross High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New Haven School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sound School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New Haven School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
90-94%
(Top 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wilbur Cross High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New Haven School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sound School with the average graduation rate observed in the New Haven School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wilbur Cross High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sound School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
525
89
Grade 10 Students
466
88
Grade 11 Students
378
81
Grade 12 Students
352
78

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wilbur Cross High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New Haven School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sound School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New Haven School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
65%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wilbur Cross High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New Haven School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sound School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New Haven School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
21%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wilbur Cross High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New Haven School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sound School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New Haven School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
9%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wilbur Cross High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New Haven School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sound School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New Haven School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wilbur Cross High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New Haven School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sound School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New Haven School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wilbur Cross High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New Haven School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sound School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New Haven School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wilbur Cross High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New Haven School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sound School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New Haven School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wilbur Cross High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New Haven School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sound School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New Haven School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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