School Overview
Highville Charter School, located at 1 Science Park in New Haven, Connecticut, is a public charter school committed to providing a rigorous academic environment with a focus on student-centered learning. Serving a diverse student population, the school emphasizes a culture of high expectations and community engagement, aiming to prepare students for success in both higher education and their future professional careers. By operating as a charter school, Highville leverages flexibility in its curriculum and instructional methods to better address the unique needs and learning styles of its students.

The school’s location within Science Park places it in a hub of innovation, which complements its educational philosophy of integrating core subjects with real-world applications. Highville Charter School prioritizes small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, fostering strong relationships between students, staff, and families. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to academic excellence, the school strives to close achievement gaps and empower students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens within their local and global communities.
499
Total Students
39.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highville Charter School
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic72
Black411
Two or More11
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    411 (82.4%)
  • Hispanic
    72 (14.4%)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.2%)
  • White
    2 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Highville Charter School District
Phone: (203)287-0528
Website: http://www.highvillecharter.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 307
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 80
Kindergarten 36
Grade 1 41
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 56
Grade 4 42
Grade 5 39
Grade 6 30
Grade 7 36
Grade 8 41
Grade 9 22
Grade 10 13
Grade 11 12
Grade 12 12

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Highville Charter School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten80
Kindergarten36
Grade 141
Grade 239
Grade 356
Grade 442
Grade 539
Grade 630
Grade 736
Grade 841
Grade 922
Grade 1013
Grade 1112
Grade 1212
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Highville Charter School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female27955.9%
Male22044.1%