- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Haven, CT
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Engineering - Science University Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090279001519
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Engineering - Science University Magnet School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in West Haven · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Engineering - Science University Magnet School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Engineering - Science University Magnet School ranks #2 of 7 schools in West Haven, CT.
School address
District: New Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090279001519 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Engineering - Science University Magnet School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 090279001519 · West Haven, CT Other · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 10.7:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students)
Engineering - Science University Magnet School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Engineering - Science University Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilbur Cross H
Wilbur Cross High School
1,742 students
- James Hillhous
James Hillhouse High School
1,124 students
- Fair Haven Sch
Fair Haven School
734 students
- Hill Regional 625
Hill Regional Career High School
625 students
- This school 608
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
608 students
- Ross/Woodward 562
Ross/Woodward School
562 students
What this shows Engineering - Science University Magnet School reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Engineering - Science University Magnet School compares
Engineering - Science University Magnet 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▲ 17% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.5%
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
$22,543
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 29.1%
White 27.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
Asian 10.5%
Two or More 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 29.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.3, Engineering - Science University Magnet School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Haven School District reports $22,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Engineering - Science University Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Hillhouse High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fair Haven School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hill Regional Career High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ross/Woodward School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Engineering - Science University Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in West Haven
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Forest School
Standard public school
428 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Alma E. Pagels School
Standard public school
364 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Seth G. Haley School
Standard public school
332 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Washington School
Standard public school
321 students 10:1 students per teacher
Edith E. Mackrille School
Standard public school
320 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Engineering - Science University Magnet School
How many students attend Engineering - Science University Magnet School?
Engineering - Science University Magnet School has 608 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Haven, CT. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Engineering - Science University Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Engineering - Science University Magnet School is 10.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 32% 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 Engineering - Science University Magnet School?
42.5% of students at Engineering - Science University Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Engineering - Science University Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Engineering - Science University Magnet School is African American at 29.1% of enrollment, in West Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Engineering - Science University Magnet School?
Engineering - Science University Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Engineering - Science University Magnet School rank among schools in West Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Engineering - Science University Magnet School ranks #2 of 7 schools in West 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 West Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in New Haven School District?
Besides Engineering - Science University 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.