- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Haven, CT
High School in the Community
Federal NCES profile for High School in the Community, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090279000558
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School in the Community earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 9
- high schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
High School in the Community has class sizes smaller than 87% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High School in the Community ranks #3 of 9 high schools in New Haven, CT.
School address
District: New Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090279000558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
High School in the Community held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 090279000558 · New Haven, CT High · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 9.3:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students)
High School in the Community held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
High School in the Community 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
- Engineering - 608
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
608 students
- This school 251
High School in the Community
251 students
What this shows High School in the Community reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How High School in the Community compares
High School in the Community 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 97% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.7%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%
African American 40.8%
White 9.6%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, High School in the Community is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 High School in the Community 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hill Regional Career High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Engineering - Science University Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School in the Community'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
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in New Haven
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Wilbur Cross High School
Standard public school
1,742 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
James Hillhouse High School
Standard public school
1,124 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Hill Regional Career High School
Standard public school
625 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Cooperative High School - Inter-District Magnet
Standard public school
560 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Metropolitan Business Academy
Standard public school
380 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Sound School
Standard public school
332 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about High School in the Community
How many students attend High School in the Community?
High School in the Community has 251 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Haven, CT. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School in the Community?
The student-teacher ratio at High School in the Community is 9.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 41% 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 High School in the Community?
71.8% of students at High School in the Community are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High School in the Community?
The largest demographic group at High School in the Community is Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment, in New Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School in the Community?
High School in the Community has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 High School in the Community rank among high schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, High School in the Community ranks #3 of 9 high 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 high schools in New Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in New Haven School District?
Besides High School in the Community, 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.