Serving 3,590 students in grades 9-12, Danbury High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,590 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Danbury High School's student population of 3,590 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 234 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,590 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
234 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Danbury High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Danbury High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#683 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
59%
30%
Black
8%
12%
White
26%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Danbury High School's ranking?
Danbury High School is ranked #683 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Danbury High School often compared to?
Danbury High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Danbury High School?
The graduation rate of Danbury High School is 81%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Danbury High School?
3,590 students attend Danbury High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Danbury High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Danbury High School?
Danbury High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Danbury High School offer ?
Danbury High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Danbury High School part of?
Danbury High School is part of Danbury School District.
School Calendar
View the Danbury High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
School Closed - PD Day
November 05, 2024 (Tuesday)
School Closed - Veterans' Day
November 11, 2024 (Monday)
School Closed - Thanksgiving Recess
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
School Closed - Thanksgiving Recess
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
School Closed - Thanksgiving Recess
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
School Reviews
1 9/3/2020
I hate my school so much that's all I have to say.
3 3/23/2020
School is overcrowded, the staff is nice of course; however, there isn't enough help from the teachers due to the large classes. It's just too small of a school to fit that many kids.
3 9/9/2019
This school is very extraordinary, this school is out of this world. The experience I have had at this school was the best experience in my life and this is undoubtedly the best school in Ct. CLASS OF 1974!!!
4 12/8/2017
The faculty is amazing, students need some work
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