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Whitney High School West (Closed 2023)

205 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT 06517
Whitney High School West serves 42 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (CT)
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
4%
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)
39%
23%
Black
(15-16)
21%
13%
White
(15-16)
34%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
2%
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Whitney High School West?
42 students attend Whitney High School West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Whitney High School West students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitney High School West?
Whitney High School West has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whitney High School West offer ?
Whitney High School West offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Whitney High School West part of?
Whitney High School West is part of Area Cooperative Educational Services School District.

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