For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,175 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, New Haven, CT.
The top ranked public high schools in Downtown are Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet, New Haven Academy and High School In The Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, New Haven, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 53% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown, New Haven, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Connecticut average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, New Haven, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
177 College Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-2400
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
New Haven Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
444 Orange Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-6600
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Rank: #33.
High School In The Community
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Water St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-6200
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, New Haven, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, New Haven, CT include Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet, New Haven Academy and High School In The Community.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, New Haven?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, New Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, New Haven?
the neighborhood of Downtown, New Haven public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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