Serving 279 students in grades 9-12, High School In The Community ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School In The Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
High School In The Community's student population of 279 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Rankings
High School In The Community ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School In The Community is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#841 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
49%
31%
Black
42%
12%
White
8%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School In The Community's ranking?
High School In The Community is ranked #841 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are High School In The Community often compared to?
High School In The Communityis often viewed alongside schools like Metropolitan Business Academy, Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet, Hill Regional Career High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School In The Community?
The graduation rate of High School In The Community is 80-84%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend High School In The Community?
279 students attend High School In The Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of High School In The Community students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School In The Community?
High School In The Community has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does High School In The Community offer ?
High School In The Community offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High School In The Community part of?
High School In The Community is part of New Haven School District.
In what neighborhood is High School In The Community located?
High School In The Community is located in the Downtown neighborhood of New Haven, CT. There are 3 other public schools located in Downtown.
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