Common Ground High School vs James Hillhouse High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.4 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
James Hillhouse High School
New Haven · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,124 students
| Measure | Common Ground High School New Haven, Connecticut | James Hillhouse High School New Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 180 | #172 of 180 |
| National rank | #14564 of 16,910 | #15869 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 221 | 1,124 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 1,124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 2.5% |
| city | New Haven | New Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Common Ground High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 16.4).
- •Common Ground High School does better on math proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •Common Ground High School does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 17%).
- •Common Ground High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 81.4%).
- •Common Ground High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.4).
- •James Hillhouse High School is the larger school with 1,124 students compared with 221.
- •Common Ground High School is a charter school while James Hillhouse High School 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 James Hillhouse High School?
On the Success Index (US), Common Ground High School ranks higher (24.0 vs 16.4 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 James Hillhouse High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between New Haven and New Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Common Ground High School: 221. James Hillhouse High School: 1,124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Common Ground High School and James Hillhouse High School rank in Connecticut?
Common Ground High School is 160th of 180 and James Hillhouse High School is 172nd of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).