- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Haven, CT
New Haven Academy
Federal NCES profile for New Haven Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090279000547
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Haven Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools.
- #8 of 9
- high schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
New Haven Academy has class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Haven Academy ranks #8 of 9 high schools in New Haven, CT.
School address
District: New Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090279000547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
New Haven Academy held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 090279000547 · New Haven, CT High · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 14.6:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students)
New Haven Academy held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
New Haven 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 321
New Haven Academy
321 students
What this shows New Haven Academy reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Haven Academy compares
New Haven 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 37% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 89% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.1%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
White 15.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, New Haven Academy is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 New Haven Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Hillhouse High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fair Haven School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hill Regional Career High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Engineering - Science University Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Haven 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 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
James Hillhouse High School
Standard public school
1,124 students 14.8:1 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
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Haven Academy
How many students attend New Haven Academy?
New Haven Academy has 321 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Haven, CT. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Haven Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Haven Academy is 14.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Haven Academy?
50.0% of students at New Haven Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Haven Academy?
The largest demographic group at New Haven Academy is African American at 44.1% of enrollment, in New Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Haven Academy?
New Haven Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 New Haven Academy rank among high schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, New Haven Academy ranks #8 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 New Haven 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.