Beecher School vs Common Ground High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beecher School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
462 students
Common Ground High School
New Haven · Charter high · Grades 9–12
221 students
| Measure | Beecher School New Haven, Connecticut | Common Ground High School New Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #511 of 596 | #160 of 180 |
| National rank | #38735 of 50,301 | #14564 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 462 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 64.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 5% |
| city | New Haven | New Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beecher School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.7 vs 24.0).
- •Beecher School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 5%).
- •Beecher School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 24.5%).
- •Common Ground High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 79.7%).
- •Common Ground High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 17.1).
- •Beecher School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 221.
- •Beecher School is a public school while Common Ground High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beecher School better than Common Ground High School?
On the Success Index (US), Beecher School ranks higher (29.7 vs 24.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beecher School and Common Ground High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between New Haven and New Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beecher School: 462. Common Ground High School: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beecher School and Common Ground High School rank in Connecticut?
Beecher School is 511th of 596 and Common Ground High School is 160th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).