New Haven School District

The New Haven School District in Connecticut encompasses 37 schools, including 27 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 9 high schools, serving a diverse student population across the area.

While the district as a whole struggles with low proficiency rates, a few standout schools demonstrate strong academic performance. Worthington Hooker School, an elementary school, consistently outperforms the district and state averages, with 76.6% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 22% for the district and 51.4% for the state. The Engineering - Science University Magnet School, a 6-12 grade magnet school, also demonstrates strong academic performance, with 60.5% of 6th graders proficient or better in ELA and 53.4% in Math, far exceeding the district and state averages. Additionally, the Cooperative High School - Inter-District Magnet has a relatively high proficiency rate in ELA (50.9% for 11th grade) compared to the district (35.3%) and state (54.8%).

The district's student population is racially diverse, with a majority of Hispanic and African American students. However, the high rates of economic disadvantage, as reflected in the free/reduced lunch percentages, which range from 24.8% at Worthington Hooker to over 90% at some schools, likely contribute to the district's academic challenges. The variation in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the district suggests the need for more equitable resource allocation to support all schools and students effectively.