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West Haven High School

1 Mcdonough Plaza, West Haven, CT 06516, United States

+1 (203) 937-4360

http://www.whschools.org

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West Haven High School Overview

About This School

West Haven High School is a public high in West Haven, Connecticut, serving 1,813 students in grades Grade 9-12. The school maintains a staff of 116 teachers with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average teacher salary of $89,507. Guidance services are provided through a ratio of 226 students per counselor. Students at the school are 52% male and 48% female. The student body is composed of 44% Hispanic, 25% Black, 22% White, 4% Asian, and 4% individuals of two or more races.

1,813

Total Students

Grade 9-12

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

116 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

South Central Connecticut Planning Region

Students per Counselor

226:1

West Haven High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 10.7:1

State Avg: 11.9:1

226

Students per Counselor

West Haven High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

116

Average Teacher Salary

$89,507

City Avg: $88,625

State Avg: $84,345

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor226:1

West Haven High School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.01%

Male

47.88%

Female

Total Enrollment: 1,813 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White21.79%

Hispanic44.46%

Asian4.36%

Black25.26%

Two or More Races3.64%

Native American0.28%

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Haven High School

Q: What is West Haven High School?

A: West Haven High School is a high public located in West Haven.

Q: How many students attend West Haven High School?

A: West Haven High School has approximately 1,813 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at West Haven High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at West Haven High School is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about West Haven High School

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About West Haven High School - West Haven, CT

Quick Facts about West Haven High School
School Name	West Haven High School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	1 Mcdonough Plaza, West Haven, CT 06516, West Haven, CT
County	South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Phone	+1 (203) 937-4360
Total Students	1,813
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	116
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about West Haven High School

What is West Haven High School?

West Haven High School is a high public located in West Haven.

How many students attend West Haven High School?

West Haven High School has approximately 1,813 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Haven High School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Haven High School is 15:1.

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