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Conte/West Hills Magnet School

511 CHAPEL ST, NEW HAVEN, CT 06511

About Conte/West Hills Magnet School

Conte/West Hills Magnet School is a public magnet school in New Haven, Connecticut, that serves students from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade. There are about 553 students at the school, and the student-to-teacher ratio is about 13:1, which helps keep class sizes small and gives each student individual attention. The school has a full academic program that focuses on core subjects while also encouraging broad intellectual growth and critical thinking. Conte West Hills Magnet School has a very diverse student body. About 97% of the students are from minority backgrounds, mostly Hispanic, and more than 83% of them qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which shows that the school has a wide range of economic backgrounds. Academic performance is still a problem: only about 9% of students are good at math and 22% are good at English/Language Arts, which is below the state average. The school spends about $19,481 per student, which shows that it has a moderate amount of money to spend on programs and instruction. The school is in the West Hills neighborhood of New Haven. It has made improvements to its buildings, such as fixing up the auditorium and making the school safer. Conte/West Hills Magnet School is a diverse and supportive place to learn, and the school is always working to make things better for students.

Conte/West Hills Magnet School Contact Information

Address

511 CHAPEL ST, NEW HAVEN, CT 06511

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Phone

(475) 220-5400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 9%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 9% in Math and 22% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
616
Total Students
$80718
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 157 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Conte/West Hills Magnet School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:05 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 4.8%
Asian 2.1%
Hispanic 52.3%
Black 37%
Two+ Races 3.1%
Native Am. 1%
White
4.8%
Asian
2.1%
Hispanic
52.3%
Black
37%
Two+ Races
3.1%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 616
50.3%
310 Female
49.7%
306 Male

Student Population

616 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

662 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Conte/West Hills Magnet School is getting a lot of work done, like replacing the pool and fixing mold in the auditorium. These changes are part of a $25 million plan for the district to make schools safer and more up-to-date. Parents and staff are hopeful that the renovations will make the school safer, more interesting, and better overall for students.

FAQ

Q1. Are there programs after school?

Ans. Yes, there are homework clubs, STEM, arts, and sports activities.

Q2. Do students take field trips?

Ans. Yes, to museums, science centers, and places where people can learn in their own area.

Q3. What help do English language learners get?

Ans. By offering language development programs and small-group ELL instruction.

Q4. Are there programs for students who are already good at something?

Ans. Yes, there are enrichment projects in math, science, and critical thinking.

Q5. Can parents help?

Ans. Yes, through events, volunteering, parent-teacher groups, and workshops.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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