Overview
Amistad Academy is a public other serving grades 0–12 in New Haven, Connecticut. The school enrolls 1,125 students. It is part of the Amistad Academy District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Connecticut state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictAmistad Academy District
County9170
CityNew Haven
ZIP06511
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID090002400981
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,125
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %78%
State Avg43%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)