The Sound School is a regional vocational aquaculture center situated in the City Point neighborhood of New Haven, Connecticut.
Serving 336 students in grades 9-12, Sound 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sound School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sound School's student population of 336 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sound 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 Sound School is 0.63, 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
#826 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
42%
31%
Black
12%
12%
White
43%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Sound School's ranking?
Sound School is ranked #826 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Sound School often compared to?
Sound Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilbur Cross High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sound School?
The graduation rate of Sound School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Sound School?
336 students attend Sound School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Sound School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sound School?
Sound School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sound School offer ?
Sound School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sound School part of?
Sound School is part of New Haven School District.
In what neighborhood is Sound School located?
Sound School is located in the City Point neighborhood of New Haven, CT.
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