Achievement First
Amistad High School

580 Dixwell Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511

Transportation

Transportation is provided. Our school is also accessible by New Haven public bus.

Phone

203-772-1092

Fax

203-772-1784


Opened: August 2006 (with ninth graders)
Grades: 9-12
Hours: 7:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Monday – Thursday, 7:15 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Friday
Extracurriculars: Dance, Music, Robotics, Sports, and more.

“Home of the Wolves”

About Achievement First Amistad High School

Achievement First Amistad High School is a public charter school located in New Haven, CT. Serving students in 9th through 12th grade, our teachers are focused on helping students develop the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in college and the modern workforce. We have one important goal: 100% of students will be accepted into four-year colleges and universities.

How do we get there? We combine challenging courses and high expectations. We also make sure our students have access to all of the support that their wealthy and private school peers receive. Our support includes SAT prep, intensive college counseling and tutoring. Our classes help our students grow into leaders who not only listen to lessons, but also lead discussions and exchange ideas. Here, our students also grow as athletes, volunteers, leaders, and citizens of the world.  We are proud of our school’s strong extracurricular, varsity athletic and arts programs. And, we’re proud that our support extends beyond high school graduation.

High school counselors work closely with our alumni as they attend colleges including University of Connecticut, Yale University, Wesleyan University, Central Connecticut State University, Stanford University, Howard University, University of Pennsylvania and many more. Learn more in our brochure or our college profile.

School Leaders

  • Jasmine Watts

    Jasmine Watts

    Jasmine Watts and Rosie Basile are the co-principals of Amistad High School. Together, they bring more than two decades of combined experience within Achievement First and a deep commitment to student success. Rosie has dedicated 13 years to the network, including serving as principal at Crown Heights Elementary School and Amistad Academy Middle School. Jasmine brings 11 years of experience, including the past three years as a principal of Amistad Academy MS.

  • Rosie Basile

    Rosie Basile

    During their time working together at Crown Heights and Amistad Academy Middle School, Jasmine and Rosie built a powerful partnership grounded in collaboration and shared vision. Most recently, their leadership contributed to Amistad Academy Middle School leading all Connecticut schools in reducing chronic absenteeism, a testament to their focus on student engagement and strong school culture. Both leaders began transitioning to Amistad High School earlier this year, already laying the foundation for continuity and connection across campuses.

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