At a glance
Reported students
348
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut middle enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 178 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
446
Betsy Ross Arts and Design Academy: 348 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
10.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.1:1. 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
- 347
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.6:1
What the reported data says about Betsy Ross Arts and Design Academy
Betsy Ross Arts and Design Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–09 in New Haven. It is one of 35 current school records connected to New Haven School District. NCES reports 348 students for 2024–25.
Among 178 middle schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 497.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.2:1, close to the Connecticut median of 11.1:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (42%) and Black (39.9%). English learners represent 8.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Betsy Ross Arts and Design Academy
- 1How do the reported 10.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 11%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.8
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.3%
- Hispanic42%
- Black39.9%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6%
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
Gifted and talented
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.
Other schools in New Haven School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
343 reported students
Sound School
High · Grades 09–12
332 reported students
Celentano BioTech Health and Medical Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
328 reported students
New Haven Academy
High · Grades 09–12
321 reported students
Metropolitan Business Academy
High · Grades 09–12
380 reported students
Augusta Lewis Troup School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
300 reported students
Public schools near Betsy Ross Arts and Design 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School Middle · West Haven School District | 05–06 | 829 | 1.9 mi |
| Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men Inc. Middle · Charter · Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men Inc. Distr | 05–06 | — | 3.2 mi |
| Harry M. Bailey Middle School Middle · West Haven School District | 07–08 | 885 | 3.3 mi |
| Joseph Melillo Middle School Middle · East Haven School District | 06–08 | 461 | 3.5 mi |
| Amity Middle School: Orange Middle · Regional School District 05 | 07–08 | 380 | 3.8 mi |
| East Shore Middle School Middle · Milford School District | 06–08 | 339 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Betsy Ross Arts and Design Academy
What grades does Betsy Ross Arts and Design Academy serve?
Betsy Ross Arts and Design Academy reports grades 06–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New Haven School District.
How many students attend Betsy Ross Arts and Design Academy?
Betsy Ross Arts and Design Academy reported 348 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 178 Connecticut middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 347 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Betsy Ross Arts and Design Academy?
The calculated ratio is 10.2:1, based on 348 students and 34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 11.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Betsy Ross Arts and Design Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Betsy Ross Arts and Design Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Betsy Ross Arts and Design Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.9% 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 Betsy Ross Arts and Design Academy in?
Betsy Ross Arts and Design Academy is part of New Haven School District, based in New Haven, CT, which operates 35 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Betsy Ross Arts and Design Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School (1.9 mi), Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men Inc. (3.2 mi), Harry M. Bailey Middle School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.