Engineering - Science University Magnet School

School Overview
The **Engineering-Science University Magnet School (ESUMS)**, located in West Haven, Connecticut, is a specialized secondary school that functions as a collaborative partnership between the New Haven Public Schools district and the University of New Haven. The institution is designed to provide students with a rigorous, STEM-focused curriculum that emphasizes engineering principles, scientific inquiry, and technological proficiency. By leveraging its proximity to the university campus, the school offers students unique access to collegiate-level resources, specialized laboratories, and mentorship opportunities from university faculty, bridging the gap between secondary education and higher learning.

Beyond its academic focus, ESUMS is committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and hands-on problem solving. The school’s curriculum is structured to prepare students for competitive STEM careers through project-based learning and an interdisciplinary approach that integrates mathematics and science into real-world applications. By creating an environment that mirrors the professional engineering field, ESUMS aims to equip its diverse student body with the critical thinking, technical skills, and collaborative experience necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global economy.
608
Total Students
52.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Engineering - Science University Magnet School
Demographic Student Count
White165
Hispanic151
Black177
Asian64
Two or More49
American Indian2
  • Black
    177 (29.1%)
  • White
    165 (27.1%)
  • Hispanic
    151 (24.8%)
  • Asian
    64 (10.5%)
  • Two or More
    49 (8.1%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
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)220-6000
Website: http://www.nhps.net
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 258
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 51
Grades Taught
Grade 6 90
Grade 7 87
Grade 8 89
Grade 9 92
Grade 10 87
Grade 11 81
Grade 12 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Engineering - Science University Magnet School
Grade Student Count
Grade 690
Grade 787
Grade 889
Grade 992
Grade 1087
Grade 1181
Grade 1282
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Engineering - Science University Magnet School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23037.8%
Male37862.2%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)