THE SOUND SCHOOL

“What other students get to row and sail across New Haven Harbor for two hours a day for a gym credit?”
— Sofia Wilson, 2019 Valedictorian Address Watch our Video

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POTENTIAL STUDENTS: Check out our beloved school on the water

Like a “dream come true,’ the Sound School is a non-traditional public high school that prepares students for college, careers, and life with a hands-on learning curriculum in a maritime environment.

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The Sound School Community

Located in the historic City Point Quarter of New Haven, Connecticut, the Sound School prepares public high school students for college, careers, and life in a maritime-focused environment, offering students from 25 diverse districts aquacultural education and New Haven residents agricultural classes.

Parent Advisory Council (PAC)

Family engagement is a key factor in our student and school success.
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Student Support Services

At Sound, we support the unique needs of our diverse learners.
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Community Education

We give back to the community, offering marine programs and publications. Continue reading “Community Education”

Founded in 1981 as an educational alternative to the large comprehensive high schools in New Haven, Sound School has grown to 345 students, 50 faculty and staff, serves 25 school districts, and encompasses five buildings on South Water Street.