Enrollment
944
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · North Haven, CT
North Haven High School
Federal NCES profile for North Haven High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090303000631
👥 S:T ratio 55
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Haven High School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in North Haven · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Haven High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Haven High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in North Haven, CT.
School address
District: North Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090303000631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.2%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Haven High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Haven High School
North Haven High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in North Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 944 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 93% of state schools at 944 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 102 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 157 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
North Haven School District also operates North Haven Middle School (752 students) and Ridge Road Elementary School (415 students) alongside North Haven High School.
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 North Haven High School compares
North Haven High School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 50% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 944 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
944
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,498
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
White 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Asian 8.6%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Largest group: White at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, North Haven High School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Haven School District, which includes North Haven High School.
$22,498
Per student
-6%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.8%
State 20.1%
Federal 6.1%
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 North Haven High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Haven Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Acres Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clintonville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montowese Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Haven High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar high 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 (~944 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Haven High School
How many students attend North Haven High School?
North Haven High School has 944 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Haven, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Haven High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Haven High School is 11.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Haven High School?
18.2% of students at North Haven High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Haven High School?
The largest demographic group at North Haven High School is White at 66.6% of enrollment, in North Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Haven High School?
North Haven High School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Haven High School rank among public schools in North Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, North Haven High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in North Haven, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Haven on the city page.
Is North Haven High School a good school?
North Haven High School earns 66/100 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 North Haven School District?
Besides North Haven High School, North Haven School District also operates North Haven Middle School (752 students), Ridge Road Elementary School (415 students), and Green Acres Elementary School (404 students). See the North Haven School District district page for the complete list.
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