Serving 268 students in grades 9-12, High School In The Community ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School In The Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
High School In The Community's student population of 268 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High School In The Community ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School In The Community is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#823 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
47%
29%
Black
42%
13%
White
9%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School In The Community's ranking?
High School In The Community is ranked #823 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are High School In The Community often compared to?
High School In The Communityis often viewed alongside schools like Metropolitan Business Academy, Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet, Hill Regional Career High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School In The Community?
The graduation rate of High School In The Community is 80-89%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend High School In The Community?
268 students attend High School In The Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of High School In The Community students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School In The Community?
High School In The Community has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does High School In The Community offer ?
High School In The Community offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is High School In The Community part of?
High School In The Community is part of New Haven School District.
In what neighborhood is High School In The Community located?
High School In The Community is located in the Downtown neighborhood of New Haven, CT. There are 3 other public schools located in Downtown.
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