James Hillhouse High School
Reported Enrollment
1,139
students
District
New Haven School District
County Context Score
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county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
480 Sherman Parkway, New Haven, CT, 06511
School District
New Haven School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 090279000563
- District ID
- 0902790
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,139 students
School Setting
City: Midsize
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
James Hillhouse High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
South Central Connecticut Planning Region has 150 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 37 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What James Hillhouse High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: New Haven School District, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for James Hillhouse High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with New Haven School District.
1,139 students
James Hillhouse High School reports 1,139 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 28 other high schools in South Central Connecticut Planning Region with enrollment data, 23 report fewer students and 5 report more. The peer median is 776 students.
30 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 787 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
37 district schools
New Haven School District lists 27 primary, 1 middle, 9 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
27
Middle
1
High
9
Other
0
Nearby context inside New Haven School District
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School Profile FAQ
Is James Hillhouse High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with New Haven School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for James Hillhouse High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the James Hillhouse High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare James Hillhouse High School with nearby schools?
James Hillhouse High School should be compared with 30 high schools in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, plus other schools in New Haven School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for James Hillhouse High School?
Before using James Hillhouse High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with New Haven School District.
Part of New Haven School District
James Hillhouse High School is one of 37 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 18,290 students across 37 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
37
Reported Enrollment
18,290
37 schools reporting
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South Central Connecticut Planning Region Schools
County Context Score
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County-level composite across 150 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.