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West Haven School District

Connecticut · Public School District
9
Schools
5,832
Students
$25,875
Per-Pupil Spend
+80% nat'l
57.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+5pp vs nat'l
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

West Haven School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 5,832 students across 9 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,875 is above average for a US public school district. 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alma E. Pagels SchoolPK–04371
Edith E. Mackrille SchoolPK–04301
Forest SchoolPK–04410
Savin Rock Community SchoolPK–04478
Seth G. Haley SchoolPK–04383
Washington SchoolPK–04372
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School05–06876
Harry M. Bailey Middle School07–08861
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
West Haven High School09–121,780
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,875+80% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
35%
State
52.1%
Local (property tax)
35.1%
Federal
12.8%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (35%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
5,832
Students
57%
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $25,875 per pupil — 80% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Haven School District?
West Haven School District has 9 public schools, serving a total of 5,832 students.
What is the graduation rate for West Haven School District?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does West Haven School District spend per student?
West Haven School District spends $25,875 per pupil — 80% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in West Haven School District?
57% of students in West Haven School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in West Haven School District?
No, West Haven School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does West Haven School District serve?
West Haven School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for West Haven School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in West Haven School District is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.