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High School In The Community

175 Water St., New Haven, CT, 06511

About High School In The Community

High School In The Community is a public magnet school in New Haven, Connecticut, that has about 230 students in grades 9 through 12. It is a well-known school in the New Haven School District for its small, democratic learning environment and focus on social justice. The school has a student-to-teacher ratio of about 10:1, which means that each student gets a unique learning experience. It is known as one of the best schools for getting students involved in schoolwork, with a 55% Advanced Placement participation rate. The student body is very diverse. 92% of the students are from minority groups, and 82% of them are low-income, and it is one of the best High School in "Connecticut" . The school gets about $20,344 per student from the district, and it's known as one of the best places for students to get involved in community service and activism. The school's main strengths are its friendly atmosphere and its dedicated teachers, who give students the tools they need to take charge of their learning and their lives after high school.

High School In The Community Contact Information

Address

175 Water St., New Haven, CT, 06511

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Phone

(475) 220-6200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
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State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
279
Total Students
$49860
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 200 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at High School In The Community

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: 7:45 AM to 2:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 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 8.24%
Asian 1.08%
Hispanic 48.39%
Black 41.58%
Two+ Races 0.36%
Native Am. 0.36%
White
8.24%
Asian
1.08%
Hispanic
48.39%
Black
41.58%
Two+ Races
0.36%
Native Am.
0.36%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 279
51.25%
143 Female
48.75%
136 Male

Student Population

279 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

279 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

High School In The Community is making its social justice and leadership curriculum better by starting a new series of student-led community seminars that focus on local policy and civic engagement. The school recently added a flexible learning lab to help with group research projects and project-based assessments. Also, its "Service Learning" program has helped more students than ever finish community service projects, which have earned them regional awards for civic excellence.

FAQ

Q1. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q2. Do they use traditional periods or block scheduling at High School In The Community?

Ans. High School In The Community has a traditional schedule with the same class rotations every day.

Q3. How does High School In The Community encourage a good environment?

Ans. To make the space safe, welcoming, and open to everyone, people are told to be respectful, work together, and be responsible.

Q4. Are students able to look into more than one career path?

Ans. Yes, High School In The Community has a lot of different programs that help students find out what they're good at and what they like.

Q5. Do students have lockers?

Ans. Yes, students are given lockers in the hallways at the start of the school year.

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

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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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