North Haven High School

nhhs.northhavenschools.org/

921 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Haven High School, located at 221 Elm Street in North Haven, Connecticut, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the local community. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce. Its curriculum typically balances core graduation requirements—such as mathematics, science, humanities, and social studies—with a wide array of elective courses, honors opportunities, and Advanced Placement (AP) classes that challenge students to excel academically.

Beyond the classroom, North Haven High School places a strong emphasis on the "whole student" experience by offering a robust selection of extracurricular activities. The school supports a diverse range of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs, which serve to foster leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. By prioritizing both rigorous scholastic standards and active community involvement, the institution aims to cultivate a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop their personal talents and become responsible, engaged citizens.

921

Total Students

84.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Haven High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	678
Hispanic	111
Black	41
Asian	68
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
678 (73.6 %)
Hispanic
111 (12.1 %)
Asian
68 (7.4 %)
Black
41 (4.5 %)
Two or More
21 (2.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	North Haven School District
Phone:	(203)239-1641
Website:	http://nhhs.northhavenschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	921
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 9 231

Grade 10 247

Grade 11 230

Grade 12 213