New Haven Academy is a four-year, ninth through twelfth grade high school in

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. New Haven Academy was founded by Gregory Baldwin and Meredith Gavrin in 2003 as an interdistrict magnet school and part of the New Haven Public School district. The school provides a college preparatory education modeled for Collaborative Education (ICE), a New York City school. Enrollment in the 2017-2018 year is approximately 280.New Haven Academy
. New Haven Magnet Schools.

Educational affiliations and partnerships

New Haven Academy is a member of the

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(CES). New Haven Academy has a partnership with

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. Ninth and tenth graders take Facing History classes to explore concepts of history, identity, race and discrimination. Upperclassman may be eligible to take undergraduate courses for college credit through partnerships with

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and

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. Students participate in internships within community businesses. A Student Action Project is required for graduation. The 2010 New Haven Magnet School Catalog
New Haven Magnet Schools.

References

External links

New Haven Academy homepage

NHA Library
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