New Haven Public Schools

New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) is a school district serving the city of New Haven, Connecticut.

Wilbur Cross High School and Hillhouse High School are New Haven's two largest public secondary schools and the only non-magnet secondary schools in the district. Almost all of the district's schools have been renovated under a 15-year, $1.375 billion School Construction Program.

Out of the 45 New Haven Public Schools, there are:

• 31 elementary and middle schools
• 9 high schools
• 4 transitional schools

Statistics and Demographics

• Total students 20,474
• Total certified teachers 184
• Total full-time staff 2,500
• Number of schools 89

Enrollment, by race/ethnicity

• Black: 46%
• Hispanic: 37%
• White: 14%
• Asian: 2%
• Students eligible for free and reduced-price meals 77%
• English learners 12%
• Graduation rate 62%