Enrollment
499
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Haven, CT
Highville Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Highville Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090020700907Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highville Charter School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools.
- #25 of 25
- schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Highville Charter School has class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highville Charter School ranks #25 of 25 schools in New Haven, CT.
School address
District: Highville Charter School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090020700907 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highville Charter School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highville Charter School
Highville Charter School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in New Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 499 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.6:1 is larger than about 94% of Connecticut schools and 29% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 499 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 143 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #143, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 499 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Highville Charter School District spends $13,024 per pupil, 45% below the Connecticut average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among New Haven's public schools, it stands alongside Amistad Academy (1,105 students): Highville Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 9.9:1).
Highville Charter School District is a single-school charter district, so Highville Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Highville Charter School compares
Highville Charter 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 75% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 94% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$13,024
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 2.2%
White 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Highville Charter School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Highville Charter School District, which includes Highville Charter School.
$13,024
Per student
-45%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.7%
State 65.7%
Federal 25.6%
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.
Similar other schools in New Haven
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Amistad Academy
Standard public school
1,105 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Elm City College Preparatory School
Standard public school
760 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Fair Haven School
Standard public school
734 students 11:1 students per teacher
Ross/Woodward School
Standard public school
562 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
John C. Daniels
Standard public school
522 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Nathan Hale School
Standard public school
506 students 11.5:1 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 (~499 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Highville Charter School
How many students attend Highville Charter School?
Highville Charter School has 499 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Haven, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highville Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highville Charter School is 15.6:1, which is 29% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highville Charter School?
63.6% of students at Highville Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highville Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Highville Charter School is African American at 82.4% of enrollment, in New Haven, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highville Charter School?
Highville Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highville Charter School rank among schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Highville Charter School ranks #25 of 25 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 schools in New Haven on the city page.
Is Highville Charter School a good school?
Highville Charter School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 Highville Charter School District?
None; Highville Charter School District is a single-school charter district, and Highville Charter School is its only campus.
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