School Overview
Highville Charter School, located at 1 Science Park in New Haven, Connecticut, is a public charter school committed to providing a rigorous academic environment with a focus on student-centered learning. Serving a diverse student population, the school emphasizes a culture of high expectations and community engagement, aiming to prepare students for success in both higher education and their future professional careers. By operating as a charter school, Highville leverages flexibility in its curriculum and instructional methods to better address the unique needs and learning styles of its students.

The school’s location within Science Park places it in a hub of innovation, which complements its educational philosophy of integrating core subjects with real-world applications. Highville Charter School prioritizes small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, fostering strong relationships between students, staff, and families. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to academic excellence, the school strives to close achievement gaps and empower students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens within their local and global communities.
505
Total Students
32.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highville Charter School
Demographic Student Count
White4
Hispanic59
Black431
Two or More9
American Indian2
  • Black
    431 (85.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    59 (11.7 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.8 %)
  • White
    4 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Highville Charter School District
Phone: (203)287-0528
Website: http://www.highvillecharter.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 307
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 79
Kindergarten 40
Grade 1 61
Grade 2 40
Grade 3 40
Grade 4 40
Grade 5 36
Grade 6 32
Grade 7 34
Grade 8 34
Grade 9 24
Grade 10 17
Grade 11 19
Grade 12 9

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Highville Charter School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten79
Kindergarten40
Grade 161
Grade 240
Grade 340
Grade 440
Grade 536
Grade 632
Grade 734
Grade 834
Grade 924
Grade 1017
Grade 1119
Grade 129
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Highville Charter School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28656.6%
Male21943.4%