- Wilbur Cross High School reported a higher chronically absent students than James Hillhouse High School (848 vs. 589).
- Wilbur Cross High School reported a higher graduating cohort than James Hillhouse High School (408 vs. 256).
- Wilbur Cross High School reported a higher ap enrollment than James Hillhouse High School (268 vs. 118).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Wilbur Cross High School reported a higher chronically absent students than James Hillhouse High School (848 vs. 589).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Wilbur Cross High School reported a higher graduating cohort than James Hillhouse High School (408 vs. 256).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Wilbur Cross High School reported a higher ap enrollment than James Hillhouse High School (268 vs. 118).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Wilbur Cross High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than James Hillhouse High School (122 vs. 47).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
James Hillhouse High School reported a higher students per counselor than Wilbur Cross High School (236:1 vs. 225.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
25 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
James Hillhouse High School
$22,542.98
Wilbur Cross High School
$22,542.98
Local revenue share
James Hillhouse High School
26.8%
Wilbur Cross High School
26.8%
State revenue share
James Hillhouse High School
55.5%
Wilbur Cross High School
55.5%
Federal revenue share
James Hillhouse High School
17.7%
Wilbur Cross High School
17.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
James Hillhouse High School
35.3%
Wilbur Cross High School
35.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
$86,266
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
$86,266
Poverty rate
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
11.6%
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
11.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
41.1%
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
41.1%
Unemployment rate
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
3.2%
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
3.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.