Wilbur Cross High School

www.nhps.net

1,633 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wilbur Cross High School, located at 181 Mitchell Drive in New Haven, Connecticut, is the largest public high school in the New Haven Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular activities, including robust athletic programs, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. As a cornerstone of the community, Wilbur Cross is known for its energetic school spirit and its commitment to providing students with diverse pathways to college and career readiness.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school provides several specialized programs and Advanced Placement (AP) courses designed to challenge high-achieving students and prepare them for higher education. The school's facility, situated near the East Rock neighborhood, serves as a hub for both educational and community engagement. By fostering an inclusive environment, Wilbur Cross emphasizes personal growth, academic achievement, and civic responsibility, aiming to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a global society.

1,633

Total Students

129.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilbur Cross High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	1,058
Black	352
Asian	39
Two or More	12
American Indian	3

Hispanic
1,058 (64.8 %)
Black
352 (21.6 %)
White
169 (10.3 %)
Asian
39 (2.4 %)
Two or More
12 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)

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)220-7400
Website:	http://www.nhps.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,633
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	129.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	129

* 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 9 486

Grade 10 461

Grade 11 362

Grade 12 324