Serving 765 students in grades 9-12, Joseph A. Foran High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 765 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph A. Foran High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Joseph A. Foran High School's student population of 765 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
765 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Joseph A. Foran High School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph A. Foran High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#281 out of 942 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
12%
30%
Black
5%
12%
White
73%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph A. Foran High School's ranking?
Joseph A. Foran High School is ranked #281 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Joseph A. Foran High School often compared to?
Joseph A. Foran High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jonathan Law High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joseph A. Foran High School?
The graduation rate of Joseph A. Foran High School is 97%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Joseph A. Foran High School?
765 students attend Joseph A. Foran High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Joseph A. Foran High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph A. Foran High School?
Joseph A. Foran High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Joseph A. Foran High School offer ?
Joseph A. Foran High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph A. Foran High School part of?
Joseph A. Foran High School is part of Milford School District.
School Reviews
5 6/15/2020
Foran is a wonderful school with many wonderful teachers. I have had nothing but wonderful experiences at my time here; there are so many opportunities to get involved and learn more if you simply apply yourself.
2 2/25/2011
Poor administration and staff. Teachers are not held accountable.
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