Top Rankings
West Haven School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,825 students in West Haven School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in West Haven School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
5,825 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
491 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
West Haven School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#162 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Graduation Rate
84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.68
# American Indian Students
13 Students
1,203 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
319 Students
26,040 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,384 Students
152,114 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
31%
# Black Students
1,373 Students
60,859 Students
% Black Students
24%
12%
# White Students
1,461 Students
229,662 Students
% White Students
25%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
484 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
266 Students
23,049 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
119
14,536
# Students in K Grade:
428
34,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
434
34,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
466
36,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
415
34,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
407
36,068
# Students in 5th Grade:
441
36,193
# Students in 6th Grade:
437
36,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
432
36,979
# Students in 8th Grade:
453
37,304
# Students in 9th Grade:
434
41,217
# Students in 10th Grade:
499
39,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
433
38,905
# Students in 12th Grade:
427
36,857
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,308 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,748 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$147 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$144 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,308
$26,157
Spending / Student
$24,748
$25,225
Best West Haven School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edith E. Mackrille School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
806 Jones Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6820
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6820
Grades: PK-4
| 311 students
Rank: #22.
Alma E. Pagels School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26 Benham Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6840
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6840
Grades: PK-4
| 363 students
Rank: #33.
Harry M. Bailey Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 Morgan Ln.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4380
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4380
Grades: 7-8
| 885 students
Rank: #44.
Savin Rock Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Park St.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6850
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6850
Grades: PK-4
| 484 students
Rank: #55.
Seth G. Haley School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
148 South St.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6810
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6810
Grades: PK-4
| 341 students
Rank: #66.
Washington School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
255 Meloy Road
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6880
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6880
Grades: PK-4
| 331 students
Rank: #77.
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2 Tetlow St.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4390
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4390
Grades: 5-6
| 878 students
Rank: #88.
Forest School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95 Burwell Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6800
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6800
Grades: PK-4
| 439 students
Rank: #99.
West Haven High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mcdonough Plaza
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,793 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Haven School District?
West Haven School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,825 students.
What is the rank of West Haven School District?
West Haven School District is ranked #164 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Haven School District?
41% of West Haven School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Haven School District?
West Haven School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is West Haven School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,748 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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