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Jonathan Law High School

20 Lansdale Ave., Milford, CT 06460Milford School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
815
Students
Total enrolled
96%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 11% vs nat'l
$28,706
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 100% vs nat'l
11.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 28% vs nat'l
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 815 students in grades 09–12 in Milford, Connecticut.
100% above average funding
District spends $28,706 per pupil, 100% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Jonathan Law High School is a large high in Milford, Connecticut, serving grades 09–12 with 815 students. The district invests $28,706 per student — 100% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 96% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Jonathan Law High School

815
Total Students
11.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
31%
Free Lunch
74
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution418 male · 395 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility31%
National avg 52% · 255 students
Student Composition
12%
63%
17%
Asian12%
White63%
Hispanic / Latino17%
Black7%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 090252000472

Academic Outcomes at Jonathan Law High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
96
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
96%
State avg
93%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 80th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 06460

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,706Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$28,706
State avg
$28,931
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$12,631
Student Support$5,454
Administration$3,445
Operations$4,306
Other$2,871
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $28,706 spent per student, an estimated $12,717 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
26%
69%
State government
25.5%
Local (property tax)
69.2%
Federal programs
5.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 96% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $28,706/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Orange Avenue SchoolOrchard Hills SchoolJ. F. Kennedy SchoolMathewson School
+4 more
↓
Middle
West Shore Middle SchoolHarborside Middle SchoolEast Shore Middle School
↓
High School
Joseph A. Foran High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountySouth Central Connecticut Planning Region
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMilford School District →
Phone: (203)783-3574
NCES ID: 090252000472
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Milford seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Milford School District
High
Joseph A. Foran High School
765 students · 09–12
● 50 opp26% FRL
Mid
West Shore Middle School
419 students · 06–08
● 50 opp34% FRL
Elem
Orange Avenue School
404 students · PK–05
● 50 opp23% FRL
Mid
Harborside Middle School
403 students · 06–08
● 50 opp23% FRL
Mid
East Shore Middle School
382 students · 06–08
● 50 opp23% FRL
Elem
Orchard Hills School
347 students · PK–05
● 50 opp22% FRL
Elem
J. F. Kennedy School
329 students · PK–05
● 50 opp40% FRL
Elem
Mathewson School
315 students · KG–05
● 50 opp25% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
20 Lansdale Ave., Milford, CT 06460
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.