Enrollment
608
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Engineering - Science University Magnet School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Engineering - Science University Magnet School
Engineering - Science University Magnet School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in West Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 608 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 608 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 171 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #76.
Its student body is led by African American (29%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 243 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 72.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among West Haven's public schools, it stands alongside Savin Rock Community School (459 students): Engineering - Science University Magnet School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.7:1 vs 10.9:1).
New Haven School District also operates Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students) and James Hillhouse High School (1,124 students) alongside Engineering - Science University 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 Engineering - Science University Magnet School compares
Engineering - Science University 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Haven School District, which includes Engineering - Science University 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 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
- 1,742
- 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
- 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.
Savin Rock Community School
Standard public school
459 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~608 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Engineering - Science University Magnet School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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