- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Haven, CT
James Hillhouse High School
Federal NCES profile for James Hillhouse High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090279000563
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Hillhouse High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #1 of 9
- high schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
James Hillhouse High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Hillhouse High School ranks #1 of 9 high schools in New Haven, CT.
School address
District: New Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090279000563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
James Hillhouse High School held near 1,101 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.0 → 77.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 090279000563 · New Haven, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,124 enr · 14.8:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students)
James Hillhouse High School held near 1,101 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.0 → 77.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
James Hillhouse High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilbur Cross H
Wilbur Cross High School
1,742 students
- This school
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
- Ross/Woodward 562
Ross/Woodward School
562 students
What this shows James Hillhouse High School reports 1,124 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Hillhouse High School compares
James Hillhouse High School 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 101% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,124 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,124
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 101% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 90% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 46.9%
Hispanic or Latino 40.3%
White 5.9%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, James Hillhouse High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 James Hillhouse High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fair Haven School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hill Regional Career High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Engineering - Science University Magnet School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ross/Woodward School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Hillhouse High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
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
New Haven Academy
Standard public school
321 students 14.6:1 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 (~1,124 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Hillhouse High School
How many students attend James Hillhouse High School?
James Hillhouse High School has 1,124 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Haven, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,139 (2022-23) → 1,101 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Hillhouse High School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Hillhouse High School is 14.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Hillhouse High School?
73.2% of students at James Hillhouse High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Hillhouse High School?
The largest demographic group at James Hillhouse High School is African American at 46.9% of enrollment, in New Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Hillhouse High School?
James Hillhouse High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Hillhouse High School rank among high schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, James Hillhouse High School ranks #1 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 James Hillhouse High School, New Haven School District also operates Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students), Fair Haven School (734 students), and Hill Regional Career High School (625 students). See the New Haven School District district page for the complete list.