James Hillhouse High School

James Hillhouse High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
480 Sherman Pky,  New Haven, CT
New Haven School District
3.4
3.2
1,171 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Glen E Worthy
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
960
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3.29
Graduation Rate
65%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.29
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
960
Math
470
Verbal
490
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
23
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
21.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
236:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.2%
Female
45.6%
Black
47.4%
Hispanic
41.6%
White
5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.4%
Two or more races
2.2%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Southern Connecticut State University 218 Students
University of Connecticut 182 Students
University of New Haven 157 Students
Quinnipiac University 121 Students
Connecticut State Community College - Gateway Campus 80 Students
Central Connecticut State University 77 Students
Yale University 75 Students
Eastern Connecticut State University 60 Students
University of Connecticut - Stamford 53 Students
Norfolk State University 52 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 60 Students
Business 59 Students
Psychology 44 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 35 Students
Biology 34 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Criminology 20 Students
Sociology 19 Students
Small Business Management 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 169 Reviews
4.0 Freshman
7/28/2024
My experience with Hillhouse high school is very different from other schools in terms of New Haven ct
3.0 Alum
6/18/2024
Over all good school, senior year was not organized and was very last minute. The year book was poorly put together, quotes should have been next to senior pictures. Year book team did not mention everyone who was in the groups or clubs. The elderly staff in the main office are rude and should be up for retirement.
4.0 Senior
1/24/2024
Being in Hillhouse for the past 4 years was an experience that I would never take back. James HillHouse High school is a school that has rumors of being the worst school in New have but in reality it's not, It has a great sport program where you can choose from track and field, football, baseball, both boys and girls basketball, girls volleyball, softball, swimming, and much more to come.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
5.0 other
8/25/2016
Hillhouse has helped me immensely with my school work, with getting used to not always being in my comfort zone which made me a better person, and let's not forget preparing me for college. Everything you need is there it's just that people choose to not use the tools provided to them and then it ma...
5.0 parent
8/28/2009
1.0 student
5/27/2009
2.0 student
5/9/2008

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