For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,378 students in 06516, CT.
The top ranked public high schools in 06516, CT are Engineering - Science University Magnet School and West Haven High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 06516 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 06516, CT have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 06516 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Engineering - Science University Magnet School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06516, CT Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
(475) 220-6000
West Haven, CT 06516
(475) 220-6000
Grades: 6-12
| 598 students
Rank: #22.
West Haven High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
One Mcdonough Plaza
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,780 students
06516, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Asd Lab (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2 Tetlow Street
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4333
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4333
Grades: 5-8
| 6 students
Blended (Molloy) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
255 Meloy Road
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6830
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6830
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Blended High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Mcdonough Plaza
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
165 Richards St
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6870
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6870
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
575 Main Street
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6860
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6860
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pace High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Mcdonough Plaza
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 06516, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in 06516, CT include Engineering - Science University Magnet School and West Haven High School.
How many public high schools are located in 06516?
2 public high schools are located in 06516.
What is the racial composition of students in 06516?
06516 public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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