- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Haven, CT
West Haven High School
Federal NCES profile for West Haven High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090495001041
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Haven High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in West Haven · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Haven High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Haven High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in West Haven, CT.
School address
District: West Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090495001041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
West Haven High School held near 1,793 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 119.5 → 111.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 090495001041 · West Haven, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,813 enr · 15.2:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry M. Bailey Middle School (885 students)
West Haven High School held near 1,793 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 119.5 → 111.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
West Haven High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Haven High School
1,813 students
- Harry M. Baile
Harry M. Bailey Middle School
885 students
- Carrigan 5/6 I
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
829 students
- Savin Rock Com 459
Savin Rock Community School
459 students
- Forest School 428
Forest School
428 students
- Alma E. Pagels 364
Alma E. Pagels School
364 students
What this shows West Haven High School reports 1,813 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Haven High School compares
West Haven 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▲ 22% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,813 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,813
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 92% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$21,199
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
268
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 39 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.5%
African American 25.3%
White 21.8%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, West Haven High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for West Haven School District reports $21,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Haven High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry M. Bailey Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Savin Rock Community School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alma E. Pagels School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Haven High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,813 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Haven High School
How many students attend West Haven High School?
West Haven High School has 1,813 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Haven, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,780 (2022-23) → 1,793 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Haven High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Haven High School is 15.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Haven High School?
44.5% of students at West Haven High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Haven High School?
The largest demographic group at West Haven High School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment, in West Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Haven High School?
West Haven High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 West Haven High School rank among public schools in West Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, West Haven High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in West 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 West Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in West Haven School District?
Besides West Haven High School, West Haven School District also operates Harry M. Bailey Middle School (885 students), Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School (829 students), and Savin Rock Community School (459 students). See the West Haven School District district page for the complete list.