Is East Haven High School a good school?

East Haven High School ranks 89 th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend East Haven High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 878 students attended East Haven High School.

What is the racial makeup of East Haven High School?

Students at East Haven High School are 45% White, 42% Hispanic, 7% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into East Haven High School?

East Haven High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Deer Run School Elementary : Dominick H. Ferrara School Elementary : Grove J. Tuttle School Elementary : Momauguin School Middle : Joseph Melillo Middle School

East Haven High School

Summary:

East Haven High School is a public high school serving 849 students in grades 9-12 in East Haven, Connecticut, which is part of the East Haven School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more varied than some nearby schools like North Branford High School and Hamden High School.

Academically, East Haven High School's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state average and some neighboring schools. Only 39.5% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.8%, and just 13% were proficient or better in SAT/Math, compared to the state average of 29.5%. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing better than special education and female students.

East Haven High School serves a relatively low-income population, with 30-49% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than some nearby schools. Additionally, the school's racial diversity has declined in recent years, with the percentage of White students increasing and the percentage of Hispanic students decreasing. While East Haven High School faces several challenges, addressing these issues may require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with the broader community.

Detail:

Public 9-12

35 Wheelbarrow Ln.
East Haven, CT 06513

(203) 468-3254

District: East Haven School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
89^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,826

Feeder schools for East Haven High School:

Elementary:	Deer Run School
	Dominick H. Ferrara School
	Grove J. Tuttle School
	Momauguin School
Middle:	Joseph Melillo Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 878

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.3%

Hispanic:

41.8%

African American:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Haven High School ranks worse than 61.4% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.41. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at East Haven High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (45.3%), Hispanic (41.8%), African American (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Haven High School is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare East Haven High School employs 74.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Haven High School is $18,826.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Haven High School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Haven High School 89^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See East Haven High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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East Haven School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Haven School District 136^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at East Haven High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	49.62	121^st	176	31.3%
2008	45.25	124^th	176	29.5%
2009	63.32	85^th	176	51.7%
2010	53.06	120^th	186	35.5%
2011	53.97	116^th	189	38.6%
2012	48.12	121^st	188	35.6%
2013	53.31	120^th	193	37.8%
2015	43.78	116^th	196	40.8%
2017	31.20	90^th	140	35.7%
2018	27.18	94^th	121	22.3%
2019	17.97	105^th	121	13.2%
2021	34.05	126^th	200	37.0%
2022	25.94	89^th	139	36.0%
2023	31.30	91^st	142	35.9%
2024	32.41	89^th	145	38.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at East Haven High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	0.00	1^st	10	90.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at East Haven High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.69	93^rd	175	46.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Haven High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	46.30	75^th	155	51.6%
2022	40.26	31^st	63	50.8%
2023	26.83	53^rd	70	24.3%

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Rank History for Female students at East Haven High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	22.81	144^th	189	23.8%

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Rank History for Male students at East Haven High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	45.47	101^st	182	44.5%
2022	15.76	86^th	102	15.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Haven High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	45.97	9^th	20	55.0%
2021	44.17	51^st	104	51.0%

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Rank History for White students at East Haven High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	16.76	134^th	155	13.5%
2022	7.95	109^th	117	6.8%
2023	13.40	106^th	116	8.6%
2024	26.75	89^th	116	23.3%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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by a citizen
Friday, May 16, 2014

Educationally, this school is not apples-to-apples with others such as Branford or North Branford. East Haven's honors classes are more like regular level classes in those schools. Socially, it's a larger scale school so that is a positive, but the kids are rough (especially if you're not used to the East Haven environment). Although almost all schools, including E.H.H.S., they claim to be "non-tolerant" to bullying, I've seen cases otherwise. There are fights and such, as any high school has, but possibly more frequently than the norm. East Haven clearly doesn't have "great" school systems, educationally or socially, but they aren't the absolute worst either. Close Quote

by a student
Saturday, July 4, 2009

it's a good and racism free school to learn in. Close Quote

Enrollment information for East Haven High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	825	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	830
1989	773	3	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	782
1990	736	2	9	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	750
1991	695	3	9	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	716
1992	757	5	10	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	787
1993	765	10	4	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	791
1994	734	7	9	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	771
1995	892	9	12	25	4	n/a	n/a	0	942
1996	892	9	12	25	4	n/a	n/a	0	942
1997	866	10	24	31	4	n/a	n/a	0	935
1998	978	8	18	31	4	n/a	n/a	0	1039
1999	972	13	18	42	4	n/a	n/a	0	1049
2000	964	10	21	62	3	n/a	n/a	0	1060
2001	1042	11	19	61	8	n/a	n/a	0	1141
2002	973	13	46	77	0	n/a	n/a	0	1109
2003	973	13	46	77	0	n/a	n/a	0	1109
2004	1003	16	39	70	1	n/a	n/a	0	1129
2005	1003	19	31	77	1	n/a	n/a	0	1131
2006	774	20	23	73	1	n/a	n/a	0	891
2007	929	25	34	105	1	n/a	n/a	0	1094
2008	919	27	42	109	1	n/a	n/a	0	1098
2009	834	36	46	97	1	n/a	n/a	0	1014
2010	799	33	37	98	1	n/a	n/a	0	968
2011	753	24	37	116	0	0	3	0	933
2012	683	24	32	141	0	0	5	0	885
2013	705	21	27	161	0	0	9	0	923
2014	694	21	26	162	1	0	5	0	909
2015	664	29	27	152	1	1	6	0	880
2016	662	25	36	158	1	1	6	0	889
2017	642	26	37	201	2	1	12	0	921
2018	623	29	45	224	0	1	14	0	936
2019	567	30	47	239	0	1	13	0	897
2020	551	42	51	238	1	0	14	0	897
2021	527	41	41	260	1	0	9	0	879
2022	457	42	35	322	2	0	8	0	866
2023	407	57	26	339	1	0	17	2	849
2024	398	61	23	367	4	1	22	2	878

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Haven High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	830	75.0	11.0	n/a
1989	782	68.0	11.5	n/a
1990	750	66.0	11.3	n/a
1991	716	63.5	11.2	n/a
1992	787	64.0	12.2	5.2
1993	791	63.5	12.5	0.6
1994	771	58.9	13.1	7.8
1995	942	64.8	14.5	9
1996	942	64.8	14.5	9
1997	935	68.6	13.6	6.6
1998	1039	65.0	16.0	6.5
1999	1049	67.1	15.6	15.4
2000	1060	67.5	15.7	15.7
2001	1141	77.5	14.7	n/a
2002	1109	75.6	14.7	12
2003	1109	75.6	14.7	12
2004	1129	81.0	13.9	23.6
2005	1131	77.2	14.7	n/a
2006	891	78.0	11.4	23.5
2007	1094	75.7	14.5	15.3
2008	1098	80.8	13.6	18.9
2009	1014	85.4	13.1	26
2010	968	70.5	13.7	29.3
2011	933	72.1	12.9	37.6
2012	885	72.1	12.2	44.5
2013	923	66.9	13.7	43.8
2014	909	66.8	13.6	46.5
2015	880	68.0	12.9	47
2016	889	72.0	12.3	46.7
2017	921	66.4	13.8	48
2018	936	71.9	13.0	40.3
2019	897	65.8	13.6	58
2020	897	68.0	13.1	55.7
2021	879	70.3	12.5	48.7
2022	866	74.3	11.6	30.1
2023	849	76.6	11.0	46.9
2024	878	74.4	11.8	49.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Haven High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	830	75.0	11.0	n/a
1989	782	68.0	11.5	n/a
1990	750	66.0	11.3	n/a
1991	716	63.5	11.2	n/a
1992	787	64.0	12.2	5.2
1993	791	63.5	12.5	0.6
1994	771	58.9	13.1	7.8
1995	942	64.8	14.5	9
1996	942	64.8	14.5	9
1997	935	68.6	13.6	6.6
1998	1039	65.0	16.0	6.5
1999	1049	67.1	15.6	15.4
2000	1060	67.5	15.7	15.7
2001	1141	77.5	14.7	n/a
2002	1109	75.6	14.7	12
2003	1109	75.6	14.7	12
2004	1129	81.0	13.9	23.6
2005	1131	77.2	14.7	n/a
2006	891	78.0	11.4	23.5
2007	1094	75.7	14.5	15.3
2008	1098	80.8	13.6	18.9
2009	1014	85.4	13.1	26
2010	968	70.5	13.7	29.3
2011	933	72.1	12.9	37.6
2012	885	72.1	12.2	44.5
2013	923	66.9	13.7	43.8
2014	909	66.8	13.6	46.5
2015	880	68.0	12.9	47
2016	889	72.0	12.3	46.7
2017	921	66.4	13.8	48
2018	936	71.9	13.0	40.3
2019	897	65.8	13.6	58
2020	897	68.0	13.1	55.7
2021	879	70.3	12.5	48.7
2022	866	74.3	11.6	30.1
2023	849	76.6	11.0	46.9
2024	878	74.4	11.8	49.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Haven High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,304
2019	$17,889
2020	$17,156
2021	$18,819
2022	$19,741
2023	$18,826

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Haven High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 105^th of 121 High schools	Ranks 91^st of 142 High schools	22.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (East Haven High School)	42.9	37.7	5.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (East Haven School District)	42.7	37.3	5.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	52.4	9.2%
11th Grade Math (East Haven High School)	12.9	14.1	1.2%
11th Grade Math (East Haven School District)	12.8	14	1.2%
11th Grade Math (Connecticut)	40.6	34.1	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	897	849	5.4%
African American	30	57	90%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	47	26	44.7%
Hispanic	239	339	41.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	567	407	28.2%
Two or More Races	13	17	30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58%	46.9%	11.1%

Schools Near East Haven High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	Total
East Haven High School	Public	9-12	35 Wheelbarrow Ln.	East Haven	06513	New Haven County	East Haven School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 468-3254	878	74	11.8	49.3%	398 (45.3%)	61 (6.9%)	367 (41.8%)	23 (2.6%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (2.5%)	32.4	89^th of 145 public high schools	38.6%		31.3	91^st of 142 public high schools	35.9%	2	47.5	39.5	13.0	$18,826
North Branford High School	Public	9-12	49 Caputo Rd.	North Branford	06471	New Haven County	North Branford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 484-1465	439	49	8.9	26.2%	357 (81.3%)	11 (2.5%)	54 (12.3%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)								(n/a)		60.4		$26,429
Branford High School	Public	9-12	185 East Main St.	Branford	06405	New Haven County	Branford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 488-7291	784	70	11.2	37.1%	526 (67.1%)	45 (5.7%)	120 (15.3%)	54 (6.9%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.3%)								(n/a)				$24,081
North Haven High School	Public	9-12	221 Elm Street	North Haven	06473	New Haven County	North Haven School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 239-1641	957	85	11.2	27.4%	659 (68.9%)	48 (5.0%)	135 (14.1%)	78 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (3.9%)	73.7	40^th of 145 public high schools	72.4%		71.5	45^th of 142 public high schools	68.3%	5	68.2	65.6	36.1	$22,458
Wilbur Cross High School	Public	9-12	181 Mitchell Dr.	New Haven	06511	New Haven County	New Haven School District	No	No	No	No	(475) 220-7400	1,721	116	14.7	75.9%	163 (9.5%)	354 (20.6%)	1,125 (65.4%)	47 (2.7%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (1.6%)	11.5	126^th of 145 public high schools	13.1%		13.8	117^th of 142 public high schools	17.6%	9	17.1	29.0	8.3	$18,689
New Haven Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	444 Orange Street	New Haven	06511	New Haven County	New Haven School District	No	Yes	No	No	(475) 220-6600	330	23	14.3	65.5%	51 (15.5%)	157 (47.6%)	108 (32.7%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)								(n/a)			16.2	$19,452
Metropolitan Business Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	115 Water Street	New Haven	06511	New Haven County	New Haven School District	No	Yes	No	No	(475) 220-7700	400	31	12.9	79.3%	35 (8.8%)	137 (34.3%)	202 (50.5%)	17 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)								(n/a)	15.9			$19,920
The Bridge at ACES	Public	6-12	261 Skiff Street	Hamden	06517	New Haven County	Area Cooperative Educational Services	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 507-5545	33	8	3.9	51.5%	2 (6.1%)	19 (57.6%)	9 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (9.1%)								(n/a)
High School In The Community	Public, Magnet	9-12	175 Water St.	New Haven	06511	New Haven County	New Haven School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(475) 220-6200	279	24	11.6	82.4%	23 (8.2%)	116 (41.6%)	135 (48.4%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12.6	123^rd of 145 public high schools	15.2%		7.3	131^st of 142 public high schools	7.7%	8	26.1	22.6		$24,040
Cooperative High School - Inter-District Magnet	Public, Magnet	9-12	177 College Street	New Haven	06511	New Haven County	New Haven School District	No	Yes	No	No	(475) 220-2400	548	49	11.1	68.6%	78 (14.2%)	245 (44.7%)	199 (36.3%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.2%)	29.3	96^th of 145 public high schools	33.8%		19.2	109^th of 142 public high schools	23.2%	13	27.5	50.9	15.7	$20,980

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