The Foundation School High School

The Foundation School High School in Milford, CT, serves 30 students in grades 11 and 12 within a nonsectarian, city setting.
Founded in 1966, this co–educational special education school employs 4 teachers for an 8:1 student–teacher ratio.
Average class size is 2 students, supporting individualized instruction in a small–school environment.
The student population is 50 percent students of color, reflecting diversity within the local community.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Average class size: 2 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Year Founded
1966

Student Body

Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
2 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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When is the application deadline for The Foundation School High School?
The application deadline for The Foundation School High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Average class size: 2 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in New Haven County, CT is $19,075 for elementary schools and $29,229 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New Haven County, CT is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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