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Best 06511 Connecticut Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 5,982 students in 06511, CT.
The top-ranked public high schools in 06511, CT are Amistad Academy, Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet and New Haven Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 06511 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 06511, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 06511 have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Amistad Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 06511, CT Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amistad Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Edgewood Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 772-7000
Gr: K-12 | 1,105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
177 College Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
New Haven Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
444 Orange Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Wilbur Cross High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
181 Mitchell Dr.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,742 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
High School In The Community
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Water St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Metropolitan Business Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Water Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Highville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Science Park
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 287-0528
Gr: PK-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #88.
James Hillhouse High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Sherman Parkway
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,124 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 06511, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in 06511, CT include Amistad Academy, Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet and New Haven Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 06511?
8 public high schools are located in 06511.
What is the racial composition of students in 06511?
06511 public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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