West Haven School District

The West Haven School District is located in West Haven, CT and includes 11 schools that serve 6,230 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The West Haven School District spends $13,788 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 65% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The West Haven School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the CT state average being 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The West Haven School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the West Haven School District, 13% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The West Haven School District serves 8% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.