West Haven High School

West Haven High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 McDonough Plz,  West Haven, CT
West Haven School District
3.6
3.0
1,476 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Dana C Paredes
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
120
Full Time Teachers
120
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
43%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
331:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
47.9%
Hispanic
41.5%
Black
26.3%
White
24.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
Two or more races
3.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#8 Most Diverse Public HS in Connecticut
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Southern Connecticut State University 360 Students
University of New Haven 359 Students
University of Connecticut 350 Students
Quinnipiac University 263 Students
Connecticut State Community College - Gateway Campus 122 Students
Boston University 121 Students
Central Connecticut State University 114 Students
University of Hartford 113 Students
Sacred Heart University 109 Students
Yale University 99 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 113 Students
Psychology 97 Students
Business 90 Students
Biology 81 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 58 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 55 Students
Computer Science 43 Students
Criminology 30 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 28 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 325 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/5/2024
My experience with West Haven high school is amazing. I love how they upgraded the school and giving us more things to experience with. They also have really amazing clubs. They are very diverse and if you don't like the clubs, you can always create one. I like this because it gives us a chance to explore our school and communicate with students. I wish that they could prepare you sooner for college prep because I felt stressed out because I didn't have much time to plan what I want for college.
4.0 Senior
4/29/2024
West Haven High is a public institution offering a diverse range of classes and extracurricular activities for students. The experience of the classrooms can vary depending on the teacher.
5.0 Alum
6/27/2023
Attending West Haven High School was an amazing experience. They have a lot of programs to join which I love, introducing students to many opportunities and connections. Alongside, the school is very diverse and welcoming. I would like to see more POC teachers. It is important to have POC teachers in such a diverse body of students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 5 Reviews
1.0 teacher
4/10/2019
This school is terrible. Most of the teachers have absolutely no control over their classes. For example, during my sophomore year, a boy was bullied by another kid every day in class. The teacher was aware of the situation and did nothing to help. The situation eventually escalated into physical vi...
4.0 parent
10/10/2013
the best time in real life to experience challenges with people of your own age group. when you will be able to drive a car, go to work/apartment life. the better half will choose college and start a life in managing other peoples lives with a degree to teach,administer health advise become lawyers....
3.0 student
4/13/2013
I was a student from west haven high and I just left cause i had to move. I was in the Alternative program and is was the best thing that could've happened. I went from being in regular classes, failing, not understanding, to the alternative program and getting honors and staying out of trouble. Thi...
5.0 student
2/2/2013
I am a current Junior at West Haven High. I personally have had a great educational experience. I believe that if you are determined to succeed in life, get a degree, and high paying job, west haven high may be the school for you. There are security guards and officers there to ensure student safety...

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