Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School

School Overview
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School, located at 2 Tetlow Street in West Haven, Connecticut, serves as a dedicated transitional educational facility for students in grades 5 and 6. As part of the West Haven Public Schools district, the institution is designed to bridge the gap between elementary and middle school education. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that helps students navigate the academic and social challenges of early adolescence while preparing them for the more rigorous demands of the secondary school level.

Academically, Carrigan 5/6 emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum aligned with state standards, integrating core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs aimed at developing well-rounded individuals. By focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, Carrigan Intermediate School strives to provide a stable, collaborative atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic achievement for all students in the West Haven community.
876
Total Students
77.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
Demographic Student Count
White246
Hispanic341
Black197
Asian49
Two or More39
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    341 (38.9 %)
  • White
    246 (28.1 %)
  • Black
    197 (22.5 %)
  • Asian
    49 (5.6 %)
  • Two or More
    39 (4.5 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: West Haven School District
Phone: (203)937-4390
Website: http://www.whschools.org
Grade Range: 5th - 6th
Total Students: 876
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 77.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 397
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 63
Grades Taught
Grade 5 446
Grade 6 430

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
Grade Student Count
Grade 5446
Grade 6430
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female42348.3%
Male45351.7%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)