New Haven Academy

www.nhps.net

336 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.

336

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Haven Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	110
Black	169
Asian	4
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Black
169 (50.4 %)
Hispanic
110 (32.8 %)
White
43 (12.8 %)
Two or More
8 (2.4 %)
Asian
4 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (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)220-6600
Website:	http://www.nhps.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
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 90

Grade 10 92

Grade 11 79

Grade 12 75