Joseph A. Foran High School

727 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Joseph A. Foran High School, located in Milford, Connecticut, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As one of the two main high schools in the Milford Public Schools district, it is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous college-preparatory coursework, Advanced Placement (AP) classes, and various elective opportunities designed to help students explore their interests and prepare for post-secondary success.

Beyond the classroom, Joseph A. Foran High School is known for its vibrant school spirit and diverse extracurricular landscape. The school encourages student participation in a wide array of activities, including competitive CIAC athletic programs, performing and visual arts, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. By emphasizing both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded character, Foran strives to prepare its students to become responsible, productive citizens within their local community and the broader world.

727

Total Students

64.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph A. Foran High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	535
Hispanic	87
Black	34
Asian	52
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
535 (73.6%)
Hispanic
87 (12.0%)
Asian
52 (7.2%)
Black
34 (4.7%)
Two or More
18 (2.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milford School District
Phone:	(203)783-3502
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	727
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 180

Grade 10 186

Grade 11 187

Grade 12 174