Engineering - Science University Magnet School vs West Haven High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
West Haven · Public high · Grades 6–12
608 students
West Haven High School
West Haven · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,813 students
| Measure | Engineering - Science University Magnet School West Haven, Connecticut | West Haven High School West Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 180 | #144 of 180 |
| National rank | #4771 of 16,910 | #12393 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 608 | 1,813 |
| Enrollment | 608 | 1,813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 17% |
| city | West Haven | West Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Engineering - Science University Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 34.2).
- •Engineering - Science University Magnet School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 17%).
- •Engineering - Science University Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 46%).
- •Engineering - Science University Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 52.2%).
- •Engineering - Science University Magnet School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.6).
- •West Haven High School is the larger school with 1,813 students compared with 608.
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 Engineering - Science University Magnet School better than West Haven High School?
On the Success Index (US), Engineering - Science University Magnet School ranks higher (64.0 vs 34.2 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 Engineering - Science University Magnet School and West Haven High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between West Haven and West Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Engineering - Science University Magnet School: 608. West Haven High School: 1,813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Engineering - Science University Magnet School and West Haven High School rank in Connecticut?
Engineering - Science University Magnet School is 88th of 180 and West Haven High School is 144th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).