- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · East Haven, CT
East Haven High School
Federal NCES profile for East Haven High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090129000216
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Haven High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in East Haven · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Haven High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Haven High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in East Haven, CT.
School address
District: East Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090129000216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
East Haven High School held near 878 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.6 → 74.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 090129000216 · East Haven, CT High · MID · TRAD
879 enr · 11.6:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Joseph Melillo Middle School (461 students)
East Haven High School held near 878 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.6 → 74.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
East Haven High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Haven High School
879 students
- Joseph Melillo
Joseph Melillo Middle School
461 students
- Carbone School
Carbone School/East Haven Academy
363 students
- Momauguin Scho 302
Momauguin School
302 students
- Grove J. Tuttl 270
Grove J. Tuttle School
270 students
- Deer Run Schoo 232
Deer Run School
232 students
What this shows East Haven High School reports 879 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Haven High School compares
East Haven High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▲ 2% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 879 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
879
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$21,939
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.7%
Hispanic or Latino 42.4%
African American 7.9%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, East Haven High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for East Haven School District reports $21,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Haven High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Melillo Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carbone School/East Haven Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Momauguin School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grove J. Tuttle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deer Run School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Haven High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~879 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Haven High School
How many students attend East Haven High School?
East Haven High School has 879 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Haven, CT. CCD year-over-year: 849 (2022-23) → 878 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Haven High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Haven High School is 11.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 26% 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 East Haven High School?
37.0% of students at East Haven High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Haven High School?
The largest demographic group at East Haven High School is White at 43.7% of enrollment, in East Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Haven High School?
East Haven High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Haven High School rank among public schools in East Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, East Haven High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in East Haven, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in East Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in East Haven School District?
Besides East Haven High School, East Haven School District also operates Joseph Melillo Middle School (461 students), Carbone School/East Haven Academy (363 students), and Momauguin School (302 students). See the East Haven School District district page for the complete list.