Amistad Academy in New Haven, CT

At a glance

Reported students

1,105

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

102

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Connecticut other enrollment

99th percentile

Compared with 20 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

1,105

Amistad Academy: 1,105 reported students.

State peer staffing position

5th percentile

10.8:1 reported; state peer median 17:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,581
Teachers (FTE): 133
Student–teacher ratio: 11.9:1

What the reported data says about Amistad Academy

Amistad Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in New Haven. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Amistad Academy District. NCES reports 1,105 students for 2024–25.

Among 20 combined / other schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 242 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, below the Connecticut median of 17:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (60.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.5%). English learners represent 8.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Amistad Academy

1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 102 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 8.4%
Students with disabilities: 9.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 78.6%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 3
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 6

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0.9%
Hispanic35.5%
Black60.2%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

13 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Amistad Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Augusta Lewis Troup School Elementary · New Haven School District	PK–08	300	0.3 mi
Hill Regional Career High School High · New Haven School District	09–12	625	0.4 mi
Cooperative High School - Inter-District Magnet High · New Haven School District	09–12	560	0.6 mi
Highville Charter School Other · Charter · Highville Charter School District	PK–12	499	1.1 mi
Elm City College Preparatory School Other · Charter · Elm City College Preparatory School District	KG–12	760	1.8 mi
Little Raiders University Other · Derby School District	PK–PK	63	8.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Amistad Academy

What grades does Amistad Academy serve?

Amistad Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Amistad Academy District.

How many students attend Amistad Academy?

Amistad Academy reported 1,105 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 20 Connecticut combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,581 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Amistad Academy?

The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 1,105 students and 102 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 17:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Amistad Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Amistad Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Amistad Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

78.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Amistad Academy in?

Amistad Academy is part of Amistad Academy District, based in New Haven, CT, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Amistad Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Augusta Lewis Troup School (0.3 mi), Hill Regional Career High School (0.4 mi), Cooperative High School - Inter-District Magnet (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.