Serving 443 students in grades 9-12, North Branford 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Branford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
North Branford High School's student population of 443 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Branford High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Branford High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#488 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
2%
13%
White
85%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Branford High School's ranking?
North Branford High School is ranked #488 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are North Branford High School often compared to?
North Branford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Haven High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Branford High School?
The graduation rate of North Branford High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend North Branford High School?
443 students attend North Branford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of North Branford High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Branford High School?
North Branford High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does North Branford High School offer ?
North Branford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Branford High School part of?
North Branford High School is part of North Branford School District.
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