Highville Charter School for International Studies is a charter school situated on Leeder Hill Drive, Hamden, Connecticut, USA. It was founded by Lyndon Pitter and opened in Fall 1998. Highville educates pupils from pre-kindergarten to Grade 8 with around 300 on the roll.
Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Highville Charter School 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 6% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highville Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Highville Charter School's student population of 504 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Rankings
Highville Charter School 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 Highville Charter School is 0.28, 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
#885 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
14%
31%
Black
84%
12%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
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 Highville Charter School's ranking?
Highville Charter School is ranked #885 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highville Charter School?
The graduation rate of Highville Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Highville Charter School?
504 students attend Highville Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Highville Charter School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highville Charter School?
Highville Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Highville Charter School offer ?
Highville Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Highville Charter School part of?
Highville Charter School is part of Highville Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Highville Charter School located?
Highville Charter School is located in the Prospect Hill Historic District neighborhood of New Haven, CT. There are 1 other public schools located in Prospect Hill Historic District.
School Calendar
View the Highville Charter School below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School for New Pre-K, KG, 1st, 6th, 9th students - 12:30 PM Dismissal
August 25, 2025 (Monday)
First Day for Everyone
August 26, 2025 (Tuesday)
No School- Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
No School- Spring Break
April 13, 2026 (Monday)
12:30 PM Early Dismissal- Last Day for Pre-K students
June 05, 2026 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 6/10/2020
Highville has gone through many leadership changes and I am very pleased with the direction the school is taking under the new leadership.
1 3/25/2020
I have a PreK3 student enrolled at this educational facility and while his teacher was exceptional; I found the administration as a whole to be a complete and utter disappointment. These individuals lack respect and empathy for the community of parents and children that they serve. It has been my experience that these individuals push and prod parents and students alike and then run and hide behind their fancy titles in an effort to present as educational professionals, when in fact they are not. It is my belief that the principal of this facility, has her work cut out for her if she continues to support her subordinates even when she knows that their actions go against (1) the school's overall mission statement and (2) her own better judgment.
5 7/19/2016
this school is awesome.
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