Enrollment
430
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+121% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hill Central Music Academy compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hill Central Music Academy
Hill Central Music Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 430 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 80.4% of students qualify for free meals, 121% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 430 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 89 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #61.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 860 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among New Haven's public schools, it stands alongside Amistad Academy (1,105 students): Hill Central Music Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.3:1 vs 9.9:1).
New Haven School District also operates Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students) and James Hillhouse High School (1,124 students) alongside Hill Central Music Academy.
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 Hill Central Music Academy compares
Hill Central Music Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Haven School District, which includes Hill Central Music Academy.
$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 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
- 1,742
- 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
- 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
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 (~430 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hill Central Music Academy a good school?
Hill Central Music Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 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.
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