Hill Regional Career High School is a magnet high school located in the Hill area of New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Its original name was Lee High School, named after one of New Haven's most famous mayors, Richard C. Lee.
Serving 625 students in grades 9-12, Hill Regional Career High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hill Regional Career High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Hill Regional Career High School's student population of 625 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
625 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1995
Colors
Purple, Yellow
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Motto
Preparing productive members of society.
School Rankings
Hill Regional Career High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hill Regional Career High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#842 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
45%
32%
Black
39%
12%
White
9%
46%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hill Regional Career High School's ranking?
Hill Regional Career High School is ranked #842 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Hill Regional Career High School often compared to?
Hill Regional Career High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamden High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hill Regional Career High School?
The graduation rate of Hill Regional Career High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hill Regional Career High School?
625 students attend Hill Regional Career High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Hill Regional Career High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hill Regional Career High School?
Hill Regional Career High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hill Regional Career High School offer ?
Hill Regional Career High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hill Regional Career High School part of?
Hill Regional Career High School is part of New Haven School District.
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