- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Haven, CT
Hill Central Music Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hill Central Music Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090279000559
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hill Central Music Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #13 of 25
- schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hill Central Music Academy has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hill Central Music Academy ranks #13 of 25 schools in New Haven, CT.
School address
District: New Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090279000559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Hill Central Music Academy held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.2 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 090279000559 · New Haven, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 12.3:1 · 80.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students)
Hill Central Music Academy held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.2 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Hill Central Music Academy 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 430
Hill Central Music Academy
430 students
What this shows Hill Central Music Academy reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hill Central Music Academy compares
Hill Central Music Academy 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 121% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 121% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.7%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.0%
African American 16.0%
Asian 3.5%
White 3.3%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Hill Central Music Academy is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
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 Hill Central Music Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Hillhouse High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fair Haven School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hill Regional Career High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Engineering - Science University Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hill Central Music Academy'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 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
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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hill Central Music Academy
How many students attend Hill Central Music Academy?
Hill Central Music Academy has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Haven, CT. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill Central Music Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill Central Music Academy is 12.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hill Central Music Academy?
80.4% of students at Hill Central Music Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hill Central Music Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hill Central Music Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment, in New Haven, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hill Central Music Academy?
Hill Central Music Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Hill Central Music Academy rank among schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Hill Central Music Academy ranks #13 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.
What other schools are in New Haven School District?
Besides Hill Central Music Academy, 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.