Enrollment
1,813
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090495001041
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
119.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Haven High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Haven High School
West Haven High School is a large high school in West Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 1,813 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Connecticut schools and 26% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,813 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 16 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #14, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 388 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,813 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 39 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
West Haven School District also operates Harry M. Bailey Middle School (885 students) and Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School (829 students) alongside West 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 West Haven High School compares
West 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,698
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Haven School District, which includes West Haven High School.
$21,698
Per student
-9%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 52.1%
Federal 12.8%
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 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
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~1,813 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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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.
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 44/100 (typical 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 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.
Is West Haven High School a good school?
West Haven High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut. 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 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.
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