For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,393 students in West Haven, CT.
The top-ranked public high schools in West Haven, CT are Engineering - Science University Magnet School and West Haven High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Haven, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in West Haven have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
West Haven, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Haven High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in West Haven, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
(475) 220-6000
West Haven, CT 06516
(475) 220-6000
Gr: 6-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
West Haven High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mcdonough Plaza
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
Gr: 9-12 | 1,793 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
West Haven, Connecticut 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Asd Lab (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2 Tetlow Street
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4333
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4333
Gr: 5-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Blended (Molloy) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
255 Meloy Road
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6830
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6830
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students
Blended High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Mcdonough Plaza
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students
2 Tetlow Street
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4333
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4333
Gr: 5-8 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Pace High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Mcdonough Plaza
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-4360
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in West Haven, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in West Haven, CT include Engineering - Science University Magnet School and West Haven High School.
How many public high schools are located in West Haven?
2 public high schools are located in West Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in West Haven?
West Haven public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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