District overview
At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
5,950
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Open schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$21,199
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$15,658
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
District interpretation
What the numbers say about West Haven School District
West Haven School District operates 9 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in West Haven, Connecticut. NCES reports 5,950 students and 493.5 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
By reported enrollment, the district ranks 21 of 201 Connecticut districts with data. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $21,199 in current expenditure per pupil and $15,658 per pupil assigned to instruction. This places reported current spending 158 of 195 districts in Connecticut. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and district responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Student context
Needs schools plan for
- English learners
- 16.8%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 17.6%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 493.5
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $126,686,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
West Haven School District location
West Haven, Connecticut · 41.2726, -72.9505. This is the NCES EDGE district-office point, not an attendance boundary.
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.5%
- Hispanic41.9%
- Black23.7%
- Asian5.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Interactive campus directory
Explore schools in West Haven School District
9 current directory entries
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Showing 9 of 9 schools
| School | Level | Grades | Students | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma E. Pagels School | Elementary | PK–04 | 364 | 10.9:1 |
| Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School | Middle | 05–06 | 829 | 10.6:1 |
| Edith E. Mackrille School | Elementary | PK–04 | 320 | 12.3:1 |
| Forest School | Elementary | PK–04 | 428 | 10.9:1 |
| Harry M. Bailey Middle School | Middle | 07–08 | 885 | 10.1:1 |
| Savin Rock Community School | Elementary | PK–04 | 459 | 11.5:1 |
| Seth G. Haley School | Elementary | PK–04 | 332 | 9.4:1 |
| Washington School | Elementary | PK–04 | 321 | 9.4:1 |
| West Haven High School | High | 09–12 | 1,813 | 15.6:1 |