New Haven Academy vs Wilbur Cross High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Haven Academy
New Haven · Public high · Grades 9–12
321 students
Wilbur Cross High School
New Haven · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,742 students
| Measure | New Haven Academy New Haven, Connecticut | Wilbur Cross High School New Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 180 | #165 of 180 |
| National rank | #13705 of 16,910 | #15006 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 321 | 1,742 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 1,742 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 9% |
| city | New Haven | New Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Haven Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 21.7).
- •New Haven Academy does better on math proficiency (15% vs 9%).
- •New Haven Academy does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 30%).
- •New Haven Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 75.7%).
- •New Haven Academy does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.7).
- •Wilbur Cross High School is the larger school with 1,742 students compared with 321.
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 New Haven Academy better than Wilbur Cross High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Haven Academy ranks higher (28.3 vs 21.7 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 New Haven Academy and Wilbur Cross High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between New Haven and New Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Haven Academy: 321. Wilbur Cross High School: 1,742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Haven Academy and Wilbur Cross High School rank in Connecticut?
New Haven Academy is 153rd of 180 and Wilbur Cross High School is 165th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).