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Wilbur Cross High School

PublicGrades 9–12
New Haven, Connecticut · New Haven School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,721
Student:Teacher14.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch76%
Title INo
Wilbur Cross
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 427
1,721
Total Enrollment
State avg: 43%
76%+32.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Wilbur Cross High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in New Haven, Connecticut. The school enrolls 1,721 students. It is part of the New Haven School District district.

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.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictNew Haven School District
County9170
CityNew Haven
ZIP06511
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID090279000585

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,721

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 %76%
State Avg43%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)