Enrollment
496
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Haven, CT
Conte/West Hills Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Conte/West Hills Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090279000584
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conte/West Hills Magnet School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Connecticut schools.
- #11 of 25
- schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Conte/West Hills Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conte/West Hills Magnet School ranks #11 of 25 schools in New Haven, CT.
School address
District: New Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090279000584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+109% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Conte/West Hills Magnet School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Conte/West Hills Magnet School
Conte/West Hills Magnet School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 496 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 76.1% of students qualify for free meals, 109% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 496 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 104 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #63.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 496 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 83.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among New Haven's public schools, it stands alongside Amistad Academy (1,105 students): Conte/West Hills Magnet School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (10.3:1 vs 9.9:1).
New Haven School District also operates Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students) and James Hillhouse High School (1,124 students) alongside Conte/West Hills Magnet School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Conte/West Hills Magnet School compares
Conte/West Hills Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 109% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 109% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 24% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
83.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,911
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.6%
African American 33.9%
Two or More 4.8%
White 4.4%
Asian 4.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Conte/West Hills Magnet School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Haven School District, which includes Conte/West Hills Magnet School.
$21,911
Per student
-8%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 56.9%
Federal 13.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Conte/West Hills Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Hillhouse High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fair Haven School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hill Regional Career High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Engineering - Science University Magnet School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Conte/West Hills Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in New Haven
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Amistad Academy
Standard public school
1,105 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Elm City College Preparatory School
Standard public school
760 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Fair Haven School
Standard public school
734 students 11:1 students per teacher
Ross/Woodward School
Standard public school
562 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
John C. Daniels
Standard public school
522 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Nathan Hale School
Standard public school
506 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~496 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Conte/West Hills Magnet School
How many students attend Conte/West Hills Magnet School?
Conte/West Hills Magnet School has 496 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Haven, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conte/West Hills Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Conte/West Hills Magnet School is 10.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Conte/West Hills Magnet School?
76.1% of students at Conte/West Hills Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conte/West Hills Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Conte/West Hills Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment, in New Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conte/West Hills Magnet School?
Conte/West Hills Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Conte/West Hills Magnet School rank among schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Conte/West Hills Magnet School ranks #11 of 25 schools in New Haven, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Haven on the city page.
Is Conte/West Hills Magnet School a good school?
Conte/West Hills Magnet School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New Haven School District?
Besides Conte/West Hills Magnet School, New Haven School District also operates Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students), James Hillhouse High School (1,124 students), and Fair Haven School (734 students). See the New Haven School District district page for the complete list.
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