Highville Charter School vs James Hillhouse High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highville Charter School
New Haven · Charter other · Grades PK–12
499 students
James Hillhouse High School
New Haven · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,124 students
| Measure | Highville Charter School New Haven, Connecticut | James Hillhouse High School New Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #172 of 180 |
| National rank | – | #15869 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 499 | 1,124 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 1,124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 2.5% |
| city | New Haven | New Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highville Charter School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 2.5%).
- •Highville Charter School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 17%).
- •Highville Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.7% vs 81.4%).
- •Highville Charter School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.4).
- •James Hillhouse High School is the larger school with 1,124 students compared with 499.
- •Highville Charter 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 Highville Charter School better than James Hillhouse High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Highville Charter School and James Hillhouse High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between New Haven and New Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highville Charter School: 499. James Hillhouse High School: 1,124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highville Charter School and James Hillhouse High School rank in Connecticut?
Highville Charter School is unranked and James Hillhouse High School is 172nd of 180 among other schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).