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College Preparation

100% college acceptance in our first 3 graduating classes
-A rigorous academic program of math, science, history, literature, and Spanish language study that emphasizes hands-on learning and critical thinking
-A College Bound Program that includes college exploration activities beginning in ninth grade and a College Boun

d Seminar class for all eleventh and twelfth-grade students
-A partnership with Quinnipiac University that enables juniors and seniors to enroll in undergraduate courses for college credit

Career Exploration

-A thoughtful approach to career exploration that includes job shadow days and extended internships in 10th – 12th grades
-A written "Life Plan," presented orally to a panel, as a graduation requirement for each senior

Citizenship - Facing History and Ourselves

-A magnet program, Facing History and Ourselves, which engages students in --complex studies of prejudice reduction, social justice, and participation in a democracy
-A required Social Action Project - an independently designed and executed project that helps to solve a social issue or community problem
-10 hours of community service per year (students are expected to earn 2.5 hours per quarter)

NHA At A Glance

-College Classes During High School
-Unique dual enrollment program with Quinnipiac University for qualified 11th and 12th graders; access to classes at SCSU, Gateway, UNH, and Yale University
-Project-Based Learning: Students complete independent projects in their core classes then present their work to panels, classes, and invited guests.
-Personal Attention: All students have academic advisors who oversee their progress and communicate regularly with parents.
-After-School Opportunities: Academic support offered daily; enrichment opportunities including Debate Team, Newspaper, Yearbook, Drama, and intramural athletics.

03/05/2026
OUTSTANDING JOB NHA DRAMA!
11/11/2025

OUTSTANDING JOB NHA DRAMA!

The result becomes a surprisingly timely reminder to check in on people and mind one’s own mental health.

The Thanksgiving Meal is back! We're bringing back the tradition of gathering on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving to re...
11/09/2025

The Thanksgiving Meal is back! We're bringing back the tradition of gathering on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving to reconnect and share a meal!

Alumni, current students, and staff - please join us for a celebration of the NHA Family!

Wednesday, November 26th
12-2 PM
NHA Cafeteria
444 Orange Street, New Haven CT

10/23/2025
We will host Meet The Teacher Night in person on Wednesday, September 24th @ 5:30 PM.Here is the overview of the evening...
09/22/2025

We will host Meet The Teacher Night in person on Wednesday, September 24th @ 5:30 PM.
Here is the overview of the evening's schedule:
5:30-6:10 PM: Meet The Teacher grade meetings for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade parents & guardians
• 9th grade: Gym
• 10th Grade: Cafeteria
• 11th Grade: Room TBD
5:30 PM: College Info Night Grade Meeting for Class of 2026 Students and Parents/guardians in the Library
(Teachers of 12th grade will make syllabi and other handouts available for senior families)
6:15 PM: Mastery Grading @ NHA
An overview of our grading system for new and interested families
In the Gym.
6:15 PM: Student-led tours for new and interested parents/guardians

We were so hyped to finally meet the incoming Tigers, NHA's ‼️ at Orientation this week. Thank you all for jumping rig...
08/08/2025

We were so hyped to finally meet the incoming Tigers, NHA's ‼️ at Orientation this week. Thank you all for jumping right in, making connections and becoming part of our

Upperclassmen guided them through the day. Looking forward to more of your this year 🫡 See you all soon! (but not too soon).

👩🏽‍🏫🗓🎒➡️➡️➡️SCHOOL STARTS: THURS, AUG 28 Each day matters!

🥳📣 Yesterday was the 's 🥳📣That doesn't really make sense, but you know the vibe. CELEBRATION ‼️2️⃣5️⃣We love you all,...
06/17/2025

🥳📣 Yesterday was the 's 🥳📣

That doesn't really make sense, but you know the vibe. CELEBRATION ‼️2️⃣5️⃣

We love you all, and we love how you love each other. You're smart, compassionate, passionate, and unique. See ya later, TigerBirds ❤️🎓❤️🎓❤️

"An artist is a sort of emotional or spiritual historian. His role is to make you realize the doom and glory of knowing ...
06/11/2025

"An artist is a sort of emotional or spiritual historian. His role is to make you realize the doom and glory of knowing who you are and what you are. He has to tell.. what it is like to be alive." 🖤 ~James Baldwin

NHA SPRING ARTS SHOWCASE, celebrating 10 years ‼️ of
Love to Ms. Kee and Tyler for holding down our ARTS Department.

And a few extra special recognitions from today:➡️🏅13 NHA seniors received the coveted ~~SEAL OF BILITERACY~~ for their ...
06/06/2025

And a few extra special recognitions from today:

➡️🏅13 NHA seniors received the coveted ~~SEAL OF BILITERACY~~ for their reading, writing and speaking fluency in a world language, namely Spanish and Haitian kreyòl. What an admirable achievement.
Shout out to Señor Rivera for his teaching and guidance!
🇪🇨🇦🇫🇵🇷🇲🇽🌐🇸🇻🇬🇹🇨🇷🇭🇹

➡️🏆 CTP + NHA Awards
Melissa, Jason, Zuhal and Akira-- we appreciate and admire you for stepping up as leaders in our community and for exemplifying our school values. Have fun on your senior trip tomorrow-- you've earned it ➕️ much more!

LASHAE is a New Haven Promise Scholar AND the recipient of the James WC Pennington scholarship.The James WC Pennington s...
05/12/2025

LASHAE is a New Haven Promise Scholar AND the recipient of the James WC Pennington scholarship.

The James WC Pennington scholarship grants $20,000 each year towards her undergraduate education at Morgan State. We absolutely love this for you ❤️

Congratulations, Lashae ‼️

If you're not sure who Pennington is, that's ok. There's no time like the present to learn more about this remarkable, trail-blazing, resilient Black Connecticut resident and freedom-seeker who gained formal education at Yale despite institutional racism.


"The colored population of the United States have no destiny separate from that of the nation of which they form an integral part. Our destiny is bound up with that of America. Her ship is ours; her pilot ours; her storms ours; her calms are ours." --- JWC Pennington, 1850.

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