Common Ground High School vs Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Common Ground High School
New Haven · Charter high · Grades 9–12
221 students
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
489 students
| Measure | Common Ground High School New Haven, Connecticut | Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation New Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 180 | #479 of 596 |
| National rank | #14564 of 16,910 | #33207 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 221 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 28% |
| city | New Haven | New Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 24.0).
- •Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation does better on math proficiency (28% vs 5%).
- •Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 24.5%).
- •Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 64.3%).
- •Common Ground High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.8).
- •Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation is the larger school with 489 students compared with 221.
- •Common Ground High School is a charter school while Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation is a public 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 Common Ground High School better than Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation?
On the Success Index (US), Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation ranks higher (38.1 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 Common Ground High School and Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between New Haven and New Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Common Ground High School: 221. Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Common Ground High School and Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation rank in Connecticut?
Common Ground High School is 160th of 180 and Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation is 479th of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).