James Hillhouse High School

Public | 9-12 | 1016 students |  

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New Haven, CT 06511

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James Hillhouse High School, located in New Haven, Connecticut, serves grades 9-12 in the New Haven School District. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10.

This school has an average Community Rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from 11 school community members.

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Posted on Nov 7, 2009
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i think that this school is great school because i went there and it has grest academics
--Submitted by a student

Posted on May 11, 2006
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I went to James Hillhouse from 1995-1999. At first I thought I ended up at a 'bad' school and eventually my experience there was the best years of my life. I was a constant honor roll student and I got involved in extra curricular activities, especially sports. I excelled on and off the field with the aid of supportive family members and staff members that cared. Help was always there, I simple took advantage of it and pursued academic and athletic excellence to the fullest. Post hilllhouse career,I would say I did well. I went on to college and graduated with a bachelor and master's degree in education. I also was a Big Ten Champion and currently hold the school record in the pentathlon. I was a product of this school. Overall, utilize your resources and don't believe the hype. As my students say, 'do you.'
--Submitted by N C-E, a former student

Posted on May 10, 2006
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I think overall Hillhouse has a good academic program. The help is there if you want it. Although, I believe some of the teachers are there for a paycheck & not the students.
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Posted on Mar 21, 2006
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I am a current student at Hillhouse and I love the school. I think that the school recieves a bad reputation because of the select few knuckle heads that attend. The staff is very caring and they help you when help is needed. They're are plenty of programs availible for students to better themselves including Saturday Academy and the 21st Century after school program. We have a large percentage of students attending Ivy League schools including Yale and Duke. If you look past the negative press and see the school for what it really is, you'll agree that it is a great school.
--Submitted by Caprice M, a student

Posted on Jan 8, 2005
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I attended Hillhouse from 1980-1984 and we had nothing but good things going on there. I see from the reviews times have changed. I was on the Track Team, Basketball team (girls) and the Pep Squad.
--Submitted by a former student

Posted on Dec 10, 2004
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although hillhouse to me has the best academics i believe that they need to mature as far as the staff.
--Submitted by Requel Johnson, a former student

Posted on Dec 3, 2004
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Hillhouse has been a bad influence on my young daughter. She used to get straight A's until she attended Hillhouse. I pulled her out of it after one year, and now she is better and back on track. I don't recommend anyone enrolling their children here. The J.R.O.T.C. program is rather good however.
--Submitted by Jocelyn Winfrey, a parent


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