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New Haven Interdistrict Magnet Schools

We Make Academic Challenge a Choice!

Welcome!

New Haven Magnet Schools are open to all residents of New Haven.  Those Magnet Schools identified as "Interdistrict" are also open to all residents of Connecticut.  Transportation is provided free of charge to and from many towns.  ALL students must apply to our Magnet Schools.

 


Applications are due to the Magnet Office by 4:30 today (February 17) to be eligible for the Magnet Lottery on March 13.  The Online Magnet Applications will also be unavailable after 4:30 today.

You may print out a copy of the New Haven Application, New Haven Solicitud en Español, or the Interdistrict Application at their respective links and mail applications to the:

Magnet Office
New Haven Public Schools
54 Meadow Street, First Floor
New Haven, CT 06519

Applications must be postmarked by February 17 to be eligible for the March 13 Magnet Lottery. Late applications will be accepted until October.

 

 
 
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Wilbur Cross Comprehensive High School

181 Mitchell Drive, New Haven, CT 06511 MAP
(203) 947-7400

Grades: 9th – 12th grade
School Hours: Monday, Thursday & Friday: 7:30am - 2:05pm / Tuesday & Wednesday: 7:30am - 1:35pm
Principal: Rose Coggins
Enrollment: 1,400 students

School Tours

Available by appointment. Call Katherine Monahan at (203) 497-7432 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . ct.us

Shadowing

Parents of incoming 9th graders can arrange for shadowing on Mondays & Thursdays by calling Brian Flanagan at (203) 497-7436

Wilbur Cross High School is the largest, most diverse high school in New Haven, located on the base of beautiful East Rock. The newly renovated building contains a fine arts center, a pool, two gymnasiums, a unified arts center, a day care center, a business & technology wing and a student operated culinary restaurant. The building is also equipped with state of the art technology.


Our Academic Program includes:

  • College, Honors and Advanced Placement classes
  • Full range of English, Math, Science, Social Studies courses
  • World Languages including Spanish, Italian, French, Latin and Chinese
  • 16 Advanced Placement courses and 25 Sections
  • AP Project Opening Doors support grant
  • Independent Studies and Seminar (ISSP)
  • Courses at Yale, Southern CT State University, University of New Haven, Gateway and Online

 

Additional School Features:

  • Comer - School Development Program Model
  • Access to quality educational technology
  • Visual and Performing Arts: dance, drama, music, photography, band and chorus
  • SAT Prep, GEAR-UP and CISP Programs
  • Recently renovated athletic facilities / Off-campus facilities
  • Graduation requirement - 26 Credits
  • Yale Tutorial, Sat. Seminars, Evolutions Programs & Developing Tomorrow’s Professionals
  • School Based Health Clinic - “Body Shop” / CIAC I nterscholastic Athletic program
  • Connecticut Scholar Freshman and Sophomore Program
  • Career Center - Work Experience, Internships, Mentoring
  • Guidance Center - College Scholarships, Visits, Parent/ Student Seminars, Conferences
  • Honor Societies - National, Spanish, French, Italian, Latin
  • Active Parent and Teacher Organization (PTO), Student Council, School Planning and Management Team (SPMT) and Student and Staff Support Team (SSST)


Education Partners

  • Connecticut Scholar Business Partners
  • Yale University
  • Gateway Community College
  • University of New Haven
  • State of CT GEAR-UP
  • UCONN GEAR-UP

 

What our students are saying...

“What I love at Cross is the diversity and all the educational and social opportunities. I love the atmosphere here…teachers are great…I get to meet new friends every day.” -Jorge, grade 11

 

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Our Mission

All New Haven Schools of Choice are open to New Haven residents.  Our Interdistrict Magnet schools are also open to all Connecticut residents.  There are no admission requirements, tests or prerequisites for our students.  We serve special education students, English Language learners, talented and gifted students and everyone else who comes through the lottery to our schools.  No student may be denied enrollment because of race, ethnicity or disability.

We Provide

  • FREE Tuition
  • FREE Transportation
  • FREE Child Care for
    3- & 4-year-olds

Over 2,000 suburban students are currently enrolled in our Interdistrict schools!

 

Contact Us

New Haven Public Schools - Magnet Office
54 Meadow Street, First Floor
New Haven, CT 06519 MAP

Main Office: (203) 946-7415
Registration Questions: (203) 946-8501