Serving 1,672 students in grades 9-12, Hamden 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 25% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,672 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hamden High School's student population of 1,672 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hamden 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 Hamden High School is 0.74, which is more 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
#567 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
25%
30%
Black
36%
12%
White
27%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamden High School's ranking?
Hamden High School is ranked #567 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Hamden High School often compared to?
Hamden High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hill Regional Career High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hamden High School?
The graduation rate of Hamden High School is 87%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hamden High School?
1,672 students attend Hamden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Hamden High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamden High School?
Hamden High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hamden High School offer ?
Hamden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamden High School part of?
Hamden High School is part of Hamden School District.
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