James Hillhouse High School

Public 9-12

 480 Sherman Parkway
       New Haven, CT  06511


(475) 220-7500

District: New Haven School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
134th of 143 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,807 Help


Feeder schools for James Hillhouse High School:

Elementary:    Augusta Lewis Troup School
    Barnard Environmental Magnet School
    Beecher School
    Brennan Rogers School
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Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  1,139

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.4%
Hispanic:
41.6%
White:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.4% Help


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Compare Details James Hillhouse High School ranks worse than 93.7% of high schools in Connecticut. It also ranks last among 9 ranked high schools in the New Haven School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (47.4%), Hispanic (41.6%), White (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the New Haven School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James Hillhouse High School is 14.9. 7 high schools in the New Haven School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Hillhouse High School is $16,807. 5 high schools in the New Haven School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

James Hillhouse High School:

SchoolDigger ranks James Hillhouse High School 134th of 143 Connecticut public high schools. (See James Hillhouse High School in the ranking list.)

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New Haven School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New Haven School District 142nd of 151 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James Hillhouse High School

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Rank History for all students at James Hillhouse High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 1.15 169th 176 4.0%
2008 0.97 170th 176 3.4%
2009 0.85 171st 176 2.8%
2010 2.81 175th 186 5.9%
2011 2.00 180th 189 4.8%
2012 1.72 181st 188 3.7%
2013 2.35 181st 193 6.2%
2015 5.17 191st 196 2.6%
2016 5.99 125th 132 5.3%
2017 5.28 135th 140 3.6%
2019 4.12 120th 121 0.8%
2021 5.29 191st 200 4.5%
2022 6.18 134th 139 3.6%
2023 6.55 133rd 142 6.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James Hillhouse High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 0.00 1st 10 90.0%
2022 0.00 11th 17 35.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James Hillhouse High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 6.92 168th 175 4.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James Hillhouse High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.31 147th 155 5.2%
2023 8.57 69th 70 1.4%
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Rank History for Female students at James Hillhouse High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.97 76th 79 3.8%
2021 4.45 185th 189 2.1%
2023 3.43 101st 103 1.9%
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Rank History for Male students at James Hillhouse High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 6.05 170th 182 6.6%
2023 3.80 98th 100 2.0%
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Rank History for African American students at James Hillhouse High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.43 11th 11 0.0%
2021 19.12 52nd 58 10.3%
2023 10.50 25th 25 0.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James Hillhouse High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.11 100th 104 3.8%
2022 16.37 51st 59 13.6%
2023 7.93 63rd 63 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Open Quote Great!! Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, September 15, 2012

Open Quote The new principal sets a bad example by appearing in the media and using language like: "my momma didn't raise no punk." That some of his athletes had to leave school because of alleged grade tampering is a disgrace. Close Quote



Enrollment information for James Hillhouse High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 19 1226 3 49 0 n/a n/a 0 1297
1989 9 1176 12 68 0 n/a n/a 0 1265
1990 9 1158 2 66 n/a n/a n/a 0 1235
1991 12 953 4 51 0 n/a n/a 0 1020
1992 9 966 2 44 0 n/a n/a 0 1021
1993 6 1014 1 41 0 n/a n/a 0 1062
1994 6 999 0 45 1 n/a n/a 0 1051
1995 14 1028 1 45 1 n/a n/a 0 1089
1996 14 1028 1 45 1 n/a n/a 0 1089
1997 16 1011 3 63 0 n/a n/a 0 1093
1998 24 1053 6 73 0 n/a n/a 0 1156
1999 15 942 2 55 0 n/a n/a 0 1014
2000 11 840 5 56 0 n/a n/a 0 912
2001 12 962 4 61 1 n/a n/a 0 1040
2002 25 1128 4 139 0 n/a n/a -1 1295
2003 25 1128 4 139 0 n/a n/a -1 1295
2004 28 1142 6 129 0 n/a n/a 0 1305
2005 24 1139 6 124 0 n/a n/a 0 1293
2006 18 910 2 100 0 n/a n/a 0 1030
2007 23 1018 0 140 0 n/a n/a 0 1181
2008 14 935 2 136 0 n/a n/a 0 1087
2009 13 847 4 151 1 n/a n/a 0 1016
2010 12 785 2 148 0 n/a n/a 0 947
2011 25 745 4 186 3 0 0 0 963
2012 22 748 5 196 2 0 4 0 977
2013 24 743 4 205 3 0 8 0 987
2014 22 728 7 215 3 0 5 0 980
2015 38 713 8 271 3 0 6 0 1039
2016 38 667 7 226 5 0 2 0 945
2017 33 604 10 262 2 0 2 0 913
2018 52 565 8 299 2 0 1 0 927
2019 46 597 8 289 1 1 4 0 946
2020 47 604 12 394 2 1 14 0 1074
2021 54 615 23 445 0 1 18 0 1156
2022 49 594 25 474 1 0 28 0 1171
2023 57 540 39 474 1 0 25 3 1139

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James Hillhouse High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1297 93.0 13.9 n/a
1989 1265 95.0 13.3 n/a
1990 1235 93.0 13.2 n/a
1991 1020 84.0 12.1 n/a
1992 1021 87.2 11.7 13.2
1993 1062 81.0 13.1 1.3
1994 1051 77.5 13.6 58.2
1995 1089 77.3 14.1 54.5
1996 1089 77.3 14.1 54.5
1997 1093 76.5 14.3 40
1998 1156 80.3 14.4 38.1
1999 1014 82.2 12.3 34
2000 912 79.5 11.5 37.1
2001 1040 73.5 14.1 n/a
2002 1295 88.0 14.7 50.3
2003 1295 88.0 14.7 50.3
2004 1305 92.5 14.1 45.4
2005 1293 85.8 15.1 n/a
2006 1030 84.3 12.2 83.2
2007 1181 80.5 14.7 82.8
2008 1087 93.7 11.6 75.7
2009 1016 105.7 10.6 59.9
2010 947 92.0 10.2 73.5
2011 963 86.0 11.1 80.9
2012 977 83.2 11.7 77.7
2013 987 81.5 12.1 81.4
2014 980 73.5 13.3 65.6
2015 1039 78.0 13.3 55.1
2016 945 81.0 11.6 60.6
2017 913 84.0 10.8 62.9
2018 927 93.0 9.9 67.7
2019 946 80.0 11.8 79.5
2020 1074 66.0 16.2 73.5
2021 1156 77.0 15.0 73
2022 1171 85.0 13.7 74
2023 1139 76.0 14.9 79.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James Hillhouse High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1297 93.0 13.9 n/a
1989 1265 95.0 13.3 n/a
1990 1235 93.0 13.2 n/a
1991 1020 84.0 12.1 n/a
1992 1021 87.2 11.7 13.2
1993 1062 81.0 13.1 1.3
1994 1051 77.5 13.6 58.2
1995 1089 77.3 14.1 54.5
1996 1089 77.3 14.1 54.5
1997 1093 76.5 14.3 40
1998 1156 80.3 14.4 38.1
1999 1014 82.2 12.3 34
2000 912 79.5 11.5 37.1
2001 1040 73.5 14.1 n/a
2002 1295 88.0 14.7 50.3
2003 1295 88.0 14.7 50.3
2004 1305 92.5 14.1 45.4
2005 1293 85.8 15.1 n/a
2006 1030 84.3 12.2 83.2
2007 1181 80.5 14.7 82.8
2008 1087 93.7 11.6 75.7
2009 1016 105.7 10.6 59.9
2010 947 92.0 10.2 73.5
2011 963 86.0 11.1 80.9
2012 977 83.2 11.7 77.7
2013 987 81.5 12.1 81.4
2014 980 73.5 13.3 65.6
2015 1039 78.0 13.3 55.1
2016 945 81.0 11.6 60.6
2017 913 84.0 10.8 62.9
2018 927 93.0 9.9 67.7
2019 946 80.0 11.8 79.5
2020 1074 66.0 16.2 73.5
2021 1156 77.0 15.0 73
2022 1171 85.0 13.7 74
2023 1139 76.0 14.9 79.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for James Hillhouse High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $18,204
2019 $17,424
2020 $16,300
2021 $16,807

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James Hillhouse High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 120th of 121 High schoolsRanks 133rd of 142 High schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (James Hillhouse High School)15.214.5
 0.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (New Haven School District)34.326.8
 7.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)61.652.4
 9.2%
11th Grade Math (James Hillhouse High School)44.1
 0.1%
   11th Grade Math (New Haven School District)12.111.4
 0.7%
   11th Grade Math (Connecticut)40.634.1
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9461139
 20.4%
African American597540
 9.5%
American Indian11
Asian839
 387.5%
Hispanic289474
 64%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White4657
 23.9%
Two or More Races425
 525%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.5%79.4%
 0.1%


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Students at James Hillhouse High School are 47% African American, 42% Hispanic, 5% White, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

James Hillhouse High School ranks in the bottom 6.3% of Connecticut high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,139 students attended James Hillhouse High School.


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