West Haven School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,832 students in West Haven School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in West Haven School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
West Haven School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 75% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.67
# American Indian Students
12 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
285 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,330 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
30%
# Black Students
1,388 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
24%
12%
# White Students
1,535 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
26%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
272 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
119
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
424
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
483
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
431
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
404
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
454
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
446
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
430
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
439
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
422
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
484
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
462
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
409
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
425
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,278 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,718 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to West Haven School District?
West Haven School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,832 students.
What is the rank of West Haven School District?
West Haven School District is ranked #164 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Haven School District?
40% of West Haven School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Haven School District?
West Haven School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is West Haven School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,718 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 9 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,832 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Btm 50% in CT)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
