Serving 340 students in grades 9-12, Sound School 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 40-49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sound School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sound School's student population of 340 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Sound School 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 Sound School is 0.62, 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
#717 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart display the overall school rank of Sound School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the overall school rank of Sound School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/16000/15905/sound-school-chart-mWFnfc.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sound School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sound School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/16000/15905/sound-school-chart-T3Z3EH.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
41%
29%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sound School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sound School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/16000/15905/sound-school-chart-ZbZ0zT.png)
Black
12%
13%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Sound School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Sound School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/16000/15905/sound-school-chart-biruaw0.png)
White
45%
49%
![This chart display the percentage of White students in Sound School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of White students in Sound School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/16000/15905/sound-school-chart-be9Zxmy.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CT. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CT.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/16000/15905/sound-school-chart-hyFqv1.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Sound School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Sound School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/16000/15905/sound-school-chart-b0LZkpY.png)
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sound School's ranking?
Sound School is ranked #717 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Sound School often compared to?
Sound Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilbur Cross 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 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sound School?
The graduation rate of Sound School is 90%, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sound School?
340 students attend Sound School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Sound School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sound School?
Sound School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sound School offer ?
Sound School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sound School part of?
Sound School is part of New Haven School District.
In what neighborhood is Sound School located?
Sound School is located in the City Point neighborhood of New Haven, CT.
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