Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School is a high school in the downtown section of New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1983 as a joint venture of New Haven and Hamden, it was originally known as the Hamden-New Haven Co-op.
Serving 548 students in grades 9-12, Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet's student population of 548 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet 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 Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet is 0.65, 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
#755 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
37%
31%
Black
45%
12%
White
14%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet's ranking?
Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet is ranked #755 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet often compared to?
Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like High School In The Community by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet?
The graduation rate of Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet is 85-89%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet?
548 students attend Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet?
Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet offer ?
Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet part of?
Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet is part of New Haven School District.
In what neighborhood is Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet located?
Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet is located in the Downtown neighborhood of New Haven, CT. There are 3 other public schools located in Downtown.
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