West Haven High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Haven, Connecticut 06516 · West Haven School District
#144 of 180 high schools in Connecticut
#12393 of 16,910 nationally
About West Haven High School
West Haven High School is a public high located in West Haven, in the West Haven School District school district of Connecticut, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,813 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 144th of 180 ranked high schools in Connecticut. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,813.
There are 10 schools in West Haven; West Haven High School ranks 10th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)46%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Haven High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,813
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Haven High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Edith E. Mackrille School
West Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
320 students · 796 m away
Savin Rock Community School
West Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
459 students · 1.5 km away
Harry M. Bailey Middle School
West Haven · Public middle · Grades 7–8
885 students · 1.8 km away
Washington School
West Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
321 students · 2.2 km away
Seth G. Haley School
West Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
332 students · 2.7 km away
Alma E. Pagels School
West Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
364 students · 3.1 km away
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
West Haven · Public high · Grades 6–12
608 students · 3.4 km away
Sound School
New Haven · Public high · Grades 9–12
332 students · 3.4 km away
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
West Haven · Public middle · Grades 5–6
829 students · 3.6 km away
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School
New Haven · Public middle · Grades 5–8
348 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Connecticut with a comparable Enrollment.
Central High School
Bridgeport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,803 students
East Hartford High School
East Hartford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,776 students
Wilbur Cross High School
New Haven · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,742 students
Brien McMahon High School
Norwalk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,739 students
Glastonbury High School
Glastonbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,737 students
Southington High School
Southington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,905 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Haven High School a good school?
West Haven High School has a Success Index (US) of 34.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #144 of 180 in Connecticut. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Haven High School rank in Connecticut?
West Haven High School ranks #144 of 180 high schools in Connecticut and #12393 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Haven High School?
West Haven High School had 1,813 students in 2025.
Is West Haven High School a elementary school or a high school?
West Haven High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Haven High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Haven High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.