How do these districts compare?
| Metric | New Canaan School District | New Haven School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | New Canaan, Connecticut | New Haven, Connecticut |
| Total Enrollment | 4,168 | 19,150 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 37 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 12:1 |
Spending
| Metric | New Canaan School District | New Haven School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $28,741 | $24,808 |
| Federal Revenue | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| State Revenue | 14.7% | 56.9% |
| Local Revenue | 83.9% | 29.2% |
New Canaan School District
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New Haven School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | New Canaan School District | New Haven School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.2% | 9.7% |
| African American | 1.3% | 33.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.8% | 48.3% |
| Asian | 6.8% | 4.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 66.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | New Canaan School District | New Haven School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 25 | 82 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 9 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 184.4:1 | 553.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 5.1% | 56.3% |
School Types
New Canaan School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
New Haven School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.