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Common Ground High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 221 students in Common Ground High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public School in Common Ground High School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
1 School
1,010 Schools
# Students
221 Students
490,969 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
40,319 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Common Ground High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#195 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Graduation Rate
75%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
47%
32%
% Black
33%
12%
% White
15%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,973 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,315. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,095 is less than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,973
$26,315
Spending / Student
$21,095
$25,377
Best Common Ground High School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Common Ground High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
358 Springside Ave.
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 389-4333
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 389-4333
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Common Ground High School District?
Common Ground High School District manages 1 public schools serving 221 students.
What is the rank of Common Ground High School District?
Common Ground High School District is ranked #191 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Common Ground High School District?
47% of Common Ground High School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Common Ground High School District?
Common Ground High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Common Ground High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,095 is less than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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