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Best High Schools in Zip Code 06516

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2,421

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Top rankedEngineering - Science University Magnet School55^th of 141 Connecticut high schools

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Summary:

The 06516 zip code in Connecticut is home to two high schools: West Haven High School and Engineering - Science University Magnet School. While both schools serve grades 9-12, the data analysis reveals a significant performance gap between the two, with the Engineering - Science University Magnet School consistently outperforming West Haven High School and the district/state averages on various academic measures.

The Engineering - Science University Magnet School stands out as a high-performing institution, earning 3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger and ranking among the top 55-59 high schools in Connecticut. This school boasts significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to West Haven High School and the district/state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 70.4% of 11th-grade students at the Engineering - Science University Magnet School were proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to 38.5% at West Haven High School and the state average of 58%.

While both schools have similar four-year graduation rates, around 88.4% for the 2022-2023 school year, the Engineering - Science University Magnet School also outperforms the district and state on SBAC assessments for grades 6-8. Additionally, the school has a lower student-teacher ratio (11.5) and higher per-student spending ($17,405) compared to West Haven High School (16.0 and $15,958, respectively). These factors may contribute to the observed performance differences between the two schools, highlighting the importance of resource allocation and specialized educational programs in driving student success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSS Science (2025)		SAT English Language Arts (2025)	SAT Math (2025)	SBAC English Language Arts (2025)			SBAC Mathematics (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 8th Grade	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Engineering - Science University Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-12	500 Boston Post Road	West Haven	06516	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	New Haven School District	No	Yes	No	No	(475) 220-6000	608	52	11.6	50.8%	165 (27.1%)	177 (29.1%)	151 (24.8%)	64 (10.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.1%)	61.8	55^th of 141 public high schools	61.0%		60.7	59^th of 145 public high schools	59.3%	4	68.2	44.3	70.4	37.0	52.9	52.9	70.6	36.5	55.2	64.0	$21,492
West Haven High School	Public	9-12	1 McDonough Plaza	West Haven	06516	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	West Haven School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 937-4360	1,813	116	15.6	52.2%	395 (21.8%)	458 (25.3%)	806 (44.5%)	79 (4.4%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	66 (3.6%)	29.7	89^th of 141 public high schools	36.9%		25	106^th of 145 public high schools	26.9%	17		49.7	38.5	11.2							$17,480

Cities Near Zip Code 06516

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
West Haven	0.7 mi	10	134^th
New Haven	2.01 mi	45	170^th
Orange	2.59 mi	5	35^th
Milford	2.7 mi	15	102^nd
East Haven	4.41 mi	8	161^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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