At a glance
Reported students
1,124
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut high enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
446
James Hillhouse High School: 1,124 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.4:1. 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
- 1,180
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about James Hillhouse High School
James Hillhouse High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in New Haven. It is one of 35 current school records connected to New Haven School District. NCES reports 1,124 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 high schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 650 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, above the Connecticut median of 11.4:1 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 (46.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (40.1%). English learners represent 20.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking James Hillhouse High School
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 84 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 5 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
- 20.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 4.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.9%
- Hispanic40.1%
- Black46.7%
- Asian4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
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
12 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
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.
Other schools in New Haven School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hill Regional Career High School
High · Grades 09–12
625 reported students
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
High · Grades 06–12
608 reported students
Cooperative High School - Inter-District Magnet
High · Grades 09–12
560 reported students
Wilbur Cross High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,742 reported students
Metropolitan Business Academy
High · Grades 09–12
380 reported students
Sound School
High · Grades 09–12
332 reported students
Public schools near James Hillhouse High School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Regional Career High School High · New Haven School District | 09–12 | 625 | 1.2 mi |
| New Haven Academy High · New Haven School District | 09–12 | 321 | 1.3 mi |
| Cooperative High School - Inter-District Magnet High · New Haven School District | 09–12 | 560 | 1.3 mi |
| Eli Whitney Technical High School High · Connecticut Technical Education and Career System | 09–12 | 586 | 1.4 mi |
| Common Ground High School High · Charter · Common Ground High School District | 09–12 | 221 | 1.5 mi |
| Wilbur Cross High School High · New Haven School District | 09–12 | 1,742 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about James Hillhouse High School
What grades does James Hillhouse High School serve?
James Hillhouse High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New Haven School District.
How many students attend James Hillhouse High School?
James Hillhouse High School reported 1,124 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 209 Connecticut high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,180 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at James Hillhouse High School?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 1,124 students and 84 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 11.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is James Hillhouse High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
James Hillhouse High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New Haven School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of James Hillhouse High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.4% 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 James Hillhouse High School in?
James Hillhouse High School 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 James Hillhouse High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hill Regional Career High School (1.2 mi), New Haven Academy (1.3 mi), Cooperative High School - Inter-District Magnet (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.