Conte/West Hills Magnet School

www.nhps.net

606 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Conte/West Hills Magnet School, located at 511 Chapel St. in New Haven, Connecticut, is a notable institution within the New Haven Public Schools district. As a magnet school, it is designed to attract a diverse student body from across the region by offering specialized programming that goes beyond the standard curriculum. The school emphasizes creating a collaborative learning environment that focuses on academic rigor, social-emotional development, and the integration of arts or specialized themes to engage students from various backgrounds.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, serving as a hub for families who value a comprehensive educational experience. By leveraging its magnet status, Conte/West Hills focuses on fostering inclusivity and innovation, ensuring that students are prepared for both the next stages of their education and active citizenship. Prospective parents and community members can find further details regarding the school’s specific mission, enrollment processes, and academic performance by visiting the official district website at [www.nhps.net](http://www.nhps.net).

606

Total Students

48.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Conte/West Hills Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	317
Black	224
Asian	13
Two or More	19
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
317 (52.3 %)
Black
224 (37.0 %)
White
29 (4.8 %)
Two or More
19 (3.1 %)
Asian
13 (2.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary 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)220-5400
Website:	http://www.nhps.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	365
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 74

Grade 7 73

Grade 8 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Conte/West Hills Magnet School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	61
Grade 6	74
Grade 7	73
Grade 8	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Conte/West Hills Magnet School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	305	50.3%
Male	301	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Booker T. Washington Academy

Booker T. Washington Academy District

Charter School 444 Students

804 State Street
New Haven, CT 06511 (0.6 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th