West Haven Green Historic District · Photo: The original uploader was Polaron at English Wikipedia. · CC BY 2.5West Haven’s public schools score below 76% of Connecticut districts on tests and graduation
28% of students in West Haven’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Connecticut average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving West Haven, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Connecticut, not nationally.
From Connecticut state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
West Haven’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 38% of tested students were proficient in reading and 28% in math, against 50% and 40% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Connecticut. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $22,165 per student, against $25,892 across Connecticut (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Six elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Harry M. Bailey Middle School, then West Haven High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Notre Dame High School (private) and St. Lawrence School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind West Haven’s grade
C−: better than 24% of Connecticut school districts, #124 of 152 Connecticut towns. Both inputs trail the Connecticut average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve West Haven, with each school’s own grade.
5th grade in West Haven
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
Grades 5–6 · 829 students · 11:1 students per teacher
6th grade in West Haven
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
Grades 5–6 · 829 students · 11:1 students per teacher
7th grade in West Haven
Harry M. Bailey Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 885 students · 10:1 students per teacher
8th grade in West Haven
Harry M. Bailey Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 885 students · 10:1 students per teacher
9th grade in West Haven
West Haven High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,813 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in West Haven
West Haven High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,813 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in West Haven
West Haven High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,813 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in West Haven
West Haven High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,813 students · 16:1 students per teacher
West Haven’s public schools are run by West Haven School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
West Haven vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Connecticut towns that share West Haven’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| West Haven | C− | West Haven |
| Milford | — | — |
| New Haven | D | New Haven |
| Orange | A | Orange PK–6 · Regional School District 05 7–12 |
| Woodmont | B− | Milford |
Every school in West Haven
12 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Connecticut’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about West Haven’s schools
Are West Haven’s schools good?
On Connecticut’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools West Haven children attend score below 76% of Connecticut’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #124 of 152 Connecticut towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 27%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is West Haven in?
West Haven School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,751 students in 9 schools (2024–25).
Where do West Haven kids go to high school?
West Haven High School, with 1,813 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is West Haven’s graduation rate?
86% of the class of 2023 in West Haven School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Connecticut.
How much does West Haven spend per student?
$22,165 in West Haven School District (FY2024), against $25,892 across Connecticut. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in West Haven?
Yes: Notre Dame High School (catholic · all-boys, grades 9–12, 471 students) and St. Lawrence School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 204 students).
Parents talk
What West Haven families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near West Haven → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Connecticut. Stars are from neighbors.