New Haven Academy

www.nhps.net

321 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

New Haven Academy (NHA) is a public inter-district magnet school serving grades 9–12 within the New Haven Public Schools district. Located in the heart of New Haven, Connecticut, the school is known for its rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum that emphasizes "Habits of Scholarship"—a framework designed to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility. The academy prioritizes a small, supportive learning environment, aiming to bridge the gap between high school and post-secondary success by integrating humanities and STEM education with community engagement.

Beyond its academic focus, New Haven Academy places a strong emphasis on school culture and social-emotional development. The school utilizes restorative practices and active student voice to build a tight-knit community where students are expected to take ownership of their education and participate in extracurricular opportunities. By balancing high academic expectations with a personalized approach to teaching, NHA seeks to prepare a diverse student body for the challenges of college and beyond, while maintaining strong connections to the local New Haven community.

321

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Haven Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	116
Black	141
Asian	2
Two or More	12

Black
141 (44.1%)
Hispanic
116 (36.2%)
White
49 (15.3%)
Two or More
12 (3.7%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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:	New Haven School District
Phone:	(475)220-6600
Website:	http://www.nhps.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 95

Grade 10 78

Grade 11 78

Grade 12 70