Wilbur Cross High School

Wilbur Cross High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
181 Mitchell Dr,  New Haven, CT
New Haven School District
3.7
2.0
1,721 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Edith F Johnson
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
116
Full Time Teachers
116
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
560
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
27
Reading
27
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
51.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
227:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.3%
Female
45.7%
Hispanic
64.8%
Black
21.6%
White
10.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.4%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Connecticut 303 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 253 Students
University of New Haven 174 Students
Quinnipiac University 162 Students
Yale University 134 Students
Central Connecticut State University 96 Students
Connecticut State Community College - Gateway Campus 94 Students
Boston University 85 Students
New York University 74 Students
Eastern Connecticut State University 70 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 90 Students
Nursing 81 Students
Business 67 Students
Biology 53 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 43 Students
Criminology 34 Students
Computer Science 32 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 29 Students
Political Science and Government 23 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 273 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/6/2025
I found Wilbur cross to be pretty impressive in that it is a big school with multiple classes and offers a wide variety of extracellular activities. It does however have a problem with some teachers being not very invested in their student's education, but most AP classes are very good and taught by very qualifies teachers.
2.0 Senior
6/6/2024
This environment does not get kids ready for higher education. They don't enough teachers to teach a lot of the classes being offered. They try to fill their honors classes with kids that are not ready for honors and as a result the grades of the child suffer. And as a result the decrease in the grades has cost many children the states scholarships.
4.0 Alum
6/28/2023
Wilbur Cross High School is an extremely diverse school that's extremely dedicated to helping each one of their students succeed.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 1 Review
2.0 parent
2/13/2017
Not a good school if you have a child whom is disabled with little speech at my sons PPT they exited him out of speech and physical therapy and he is not in an inclusion class room with an aide with his other peers he is high functioning being labeled as interlecialy disabled and is in a class room...

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Wilbur Cross High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in New Haven, CT and is served by the New Haven School District in Connecticut. The school has a total enrollment of 1,721 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. Wilbur Cross High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $800,045. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Haven Academy, High School in the Community, James Hillhouse High School, and more. Learn more about what New Haven has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wilbur Cross High School.

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