How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Common Ground High School | Eli Whitney Technical High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | New Haven, CT | Hamden, CT |
| School Type | regular | vocational |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 221 | 586 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.4% | 58.4% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Common Ground High School | Eli Whitney Technical High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,354 | $28,755 |
| District | Common Ground High School District | Connecticut Technical Education and Career System |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Common Ground High School | Eli Whitney Technical High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.0% | 4.5% |
| African American | 32.7% | 31.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.8% | 60.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.2% | 3.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Common Ground High School | Eli Whitney Technical High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 231:1 | 226:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.1% | 27.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 75 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.