New Haven Academy Overview &amp; Guide (2026 List)

About New Haven Academy

There are about 300 students in grades 9–12 at New Haven Academy, a public magnet high school in New Haven, Connecticut. It is one of the best schools in the New Haven School District because it is dedicated to social action and the "Facing History and Ourselves" curriculum. With a student-to-teacher ratio of about 12:1, the school encourages each student to learn in their own way. Students are encouraged to take difficult classes, which is why 27% of them take Advanced Placement classes. The academy is a good example of a diverse community because 84% of its students are minorities and 65% of its students are considered to be economically disadvantaged, and it is one of the best High School in "Connecticut" . The performance data shows that 12% of students are good at math and 32% are good at reading. New Haven Academy is known as one of the best schools for teaching critical thinking and civic responsibility. The district pays about $20,344 per student to support the school. Its strengths are that it is a small school and that it uses a seminar-based approach that helps students get ready for the challenges of college and community leadership.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 12%

Reading 32%

State average proficiency is 12% in Math and 32% in Reading.

23

Full-time Teachers

14 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

330

Total Students

$49860

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 15.45%

Asian 0.91%

Hispanic 32.73%

Black 47.58%

Two+ Races 3.03%

Native Am. 0%

White

15.45%

Asian

0.91%

Hispanic

32.73%

Black

47.58%

Two+ Races

3.03%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 330

56.36%

186 Female

43.33%

143 Male

Student Population

330 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

330 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

New Haven Academy Contact Information

Address

444 Orange Street, New Haven, CT, 06511

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Phone

(475) 220-6600

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Website

http://www.nhps.net

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 2:30 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

New Haven Academy's "Social Action Projects" keep students involved in their communities. Recently, students gave local government leaders suggestions on how to improve community infrastructure. The school has started a new dual-enrollment program with Gateway Community College. This lets high school students earn college credits that they can use later. Along with these academic programs, there is a new seminar series that focuses on preparing for the SAT and making senior capstone portfolios.

FAQ

Q1. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students at New Haven Academy are pushed to think critically and do their best work in honors and AP classes.

Q2. Does New Haven Academy encourage people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, students can learn about civic duty by helping out with community programs and volunteer projects.

Q3. Can students look into STEM options?

Ans. Absolutely! Students can learn by doing things in science, technology, engineering, and math classes.

Q4. Is it possible for students to take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, the school lets students who want to go to college take the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Does the school make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, the school puts a lot of emphasis on including everyone, helping staff, and learning together so that all students can do well.

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

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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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