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West Haven High School

Grades 09–12 · West Haven, CT · NCES 090495001041

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1 McDonough Plaza · West Haven, CT 06516

At a glance

Reported students

1,813

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

116

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Connecticut high enrollment

96th percentile

Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

428

West Haven High School: 1,813 reported students.

State peer staffing position

92nd percentile

15.6:1 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
1,729
Teachers (FTE)
127
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1

What the reported data says about West Haven High School

West Haven High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in West Haven. It is one of 9 current school records connected to West Haven School District. NCES reports 1,813 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 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (44.5%) and Black (25.3%). English learners represent 8.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. 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 West Haven High School

  1. 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 116 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
8.9%
Students with disabilities
15%
Free/reduced-price lunch
52.2%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
8
Nurses (FTE)
2
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
3

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White21.8%
  • Hispanic44.5%
  • Black25.3%
  • Asian4.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial3.6%

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

Not reported as 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 West Haven School District

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Harry M. Bailey Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

885 reported students

Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School

Middle · Grades 05–06

829 reported students

Savin Rock Community School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

459 reported students

Forest School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

428 reported students

Alma E. Pagels School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

364 reported students

Seth G. Haley School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

332 reported students

View all 9 district schools →