The West Haven Board of Education is comprised of nine members who are elected by the voters of West Haven. They make decisions and set policies that affect the West Haven School District. Members serve for a four-year term, with terms staggered so that four or five members are elected every two years. The mayor serves as an ex-officio member of the Board. There are also student representatives on the Board. These are students from West Haven High School who are elected by the student body. They will serve a two-year term.