Life Skills serves 7 students in grades 5-8.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
29%
31%
Black
n/a
12%
White
43%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
28%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Life Skills?
7 students attend Life Skills.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Life Skills students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, and 28% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Life Skills offer ?
Life Skills offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Life Skills part of?
Life Skills is part of West Haven School District.
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