Serving 1,793 students in grades 9-12, West Haven 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 19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,793 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Btm 50% in CT)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
West Haven High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Haven High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
West Haven High School is ranked #729 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Haven High School?
The graduation rate of West Haven High School is 88%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend West Haven High School?
1,793 students attend West Haven High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of West Haven High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Haven High School?
West Haven High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Haven High School offer ?
West Haven High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Haven High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,793 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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