Enrollment
879
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 090129000216
East Haven High School — East Haven, CT
Federal NCES profile for East Haven High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 55
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 28
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Haven High School earns a D Resource Investment Index (44/100), with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- D
- Resource Index · 44/100
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 879
- students enrolled
School address
District: East Haven School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Haven High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
East Haven High School reports 879 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 76.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% below the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 37.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 2% above the Connecticut average and 29% below the national baseline. The school offers 8 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 176 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding East Haven School District spends $25,820 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.5% from local sources (property taxes), 41.9% from the state, and 15.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Haven High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▲ 2% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 879 | top 91% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
11 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 84% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
879 larger than 88% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
11.2:1
students per teacher
— 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,820
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 879 Top 91% in Connecticut — larger than 9% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 76.0
Students per teacher 11.2:1 -7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 37.0% +2% vs state
NCES ID 090129000216
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 8
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 176:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.7%
In-school suspensions 61
Out-of-school suspensions 58
Expulsions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Haven School District, which includes East Haven High School.
$25,820
Per student
-9%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 41.9%
Federal 15.6%
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.
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- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Haven High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Haven High School is 11.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in East Haven, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Haven High School?
East Haven High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.