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James Hillhouse High School

480 Sherman Parkway, New Haven, CT, 06511

About James Hillhouse High School

James Hillhouse High School is a historic public school in New Haven, Connecticut, that serves about 950 students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of the most well-known schools in the district and offers a number of specialized programs, such as the JROTC program and Advanced Placement classes. The school has about 12 students for every teacher and a 29% participation rate in AP classes. The student body is very diverse, with 95% of students being minorities and 82% being economically disadvantaged. According to academic data, 7% of students are good at math and 23% are good at reading, and it is one of the best High School in "Connecticut" . James Hillhouse High School is known for its strong athletic traditions and community presence. The district gives each student about $20,344 a year to help pay for school. The school's strengths are its dedicated teachers and its promise to create a supportive environment where students are encouraged to work toward both academic and leadership goals for future success.

James Hillhouse High School Contact Information

Address

480 Sherman Parkway, New Haven, CT, 06511

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Phone

(475) 220-7500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 7%
Reading 23%
State average proficiency is 7% in Math and 23% in Reading.
77
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1101
Total Students
$49860
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 178 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at James Hillhouse High 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: 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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 4.72%
Asian 3.45%
Hispanic 40.87%
Black 48.41%
Two+ Races 2.09%
Native Am. 0.09%
White
4.72%
Asian
3.45%
Hispanic
40.87%
Black
48.41%
Two+ Races
2.09%
Native Am.
0.09%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1101
43.32%
477 Female
56.31%
620 Male

Student Population

1101 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

220 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

James Hillhouse High School has recently added new certification tracks in health sciences and communications to its Career and Technical Education pathways. This gives students real professional credentials. The school's sports program keeps reaching big goals. After a successful championship season, a number of student-athletes were able to get college scholarships. The campus has also started a new mentorship program run by students to help underclassmen get ready for college and become leaders in their academic fields.

FAQ

Q1. Are students allowed to take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, students who want to go to college can take both the SAT and the ACT at James Hillhouse High School.

Q2. Do teachers want their students to take harder classes?

Ans. Yes, of course! Advanced classes help students do better in school by pushing them to work harder.

Q3. What do students learn at James Hillhouse High School?

Ans. James Hillhouse High School has a college-preparatory curriculum and gives students chances to learn by doing things and get better at them.

Q4. Are there programs that help people learn how to lead better?

Ans. Yes, students can learn how to be leaders by being part of student groups, working on group projects, and helping other students.

Q5. What kind of atmosphere does James Hillhouse High School have?

Ans. James Hillhouse High School has a structured and supportive environment that puts a lot of stress on academics, personal growth, and getting students involved.

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

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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
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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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