Enrollment
1,124
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 090279000563
James Hillhouse High School — New Haven, CT
Federal NCES profile for James Hillhouse High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 40
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New Haven School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.2%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+101% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Hillhouse High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
James Hillhouse High School reports 1,124 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 76.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% above the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 73.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 101% above the Connecticut average and 41% above the national baseline. The school offers 12 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 225 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding New Haven School District spends $24,808 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.2% from local sources (property taxes), 56.9% from the state, and 13.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How James Hillhouse High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 24% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 101% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,124 | top 95% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 101% 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
15:1
students per teacher
— 24% above state mean
Top 92% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$24,808
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,124 Top 95% in Connecticut — larger than 5% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 76.0
Students per teacher 15:1 +24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 73.2% +101% vs state
NCES ID 090279000563
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 225:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 110
Expulsions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Haven School District, which includes James Hillhouse High School.
$24,808
Per student
-12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Hillhouse High School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Hillhouse High School is 15:1, which is 24% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in New Haven, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Hillhouse High School?
James Hillhouse High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.