Best Hamden Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,276 students in Hamden, CT.

The top ranked public high schools in Hamden, CT are Hamden High School and Eli Whitney Technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Hamden, CT public high schools have an score of 18% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Hamden have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.

Hamden, CT public high school have a of 83%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Eli Whitney Technical High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Hamden, CT (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Hamden High School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 52%)
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2040 Dixwell Ave.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2040

Gr: 9-12 | 1,661 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Rank: #22.

Eli Whitney Technical High School

Vocational School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
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100 Fairview Ave
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 397-4031

Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: n/an/a

The Bridge At Aces

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261 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 507-5545

Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: n/an/a

Regions Secure Hamden

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995 Sherman Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(860) 566-2030

Gr: 5-12

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Hamden, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Alice Peck Learning Center (Closed 2018)

35 Hillfield Rd.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-2010

Gr: PK-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Hamden Collaborative Learning Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

306 Circular Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2133

Gr: 7-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

High Meadows (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

825 Hartford Turnpike
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-8327

Gr: 7-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Whitney High School East (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

261 Skiff St.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-3577

Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Whitney High School North (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

205 Skiff St.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500

Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Whitney High School West (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

205 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500

Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Hamden, CT?

The top ranked public high schools in Hamden, CT include Hamden High School and Eli Whitney Technical High School.

How many public high schools are located in Hamden?

4 public high schools are located in Hamden.

What is the racial composition of students in Hamden?

Hamden public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).