Danbury High School
Tel:
(203) 797-4803
Danbury High School serves 3,115 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Danbury High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Danbury High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Danbury High School's student population of 3,115 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 200 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 3,115 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 200 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Danbury High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Danbury High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #676 out of 951 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 47% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 57% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 46% | 25% |
| Black | 8% | 13% |
| White | 37% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
| ||
Graduation Rate | 83% | 90% |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Danbury School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Danbury High School is Henry Abbott Technical High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Broadview Middle School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hayestown Avenue School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Danbury Hayestown Avenue School Grades: PK-5 | 484 students
1.0 miles
42 Tamarack Ave.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4771 1.0 PK-5 484 - Danbury Henry Abbott Technical High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 670 students
1.0 miles
21 Hayestown Ave.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4460 1.0 9-12 670 - Danbury Pembroke School Grades: K-5 | 344 students
1.0 miles
34 1/2 Pembroke Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4751 1.0 K-5 344 - Danbury Morris Street School Grades: PK-5 | 362 students
1.5 miles
28 Morris St.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4809 1.5 PK-5 362 - Danbury King Street Intermediate School Grades: 4-5 | 389 students
1.6 miles
151 South King St.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4761 1.6 4-5 389
School Reviews
| 1 I hate my school so much that's all I have to say. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Me |
| 3 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. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Unknown |
| 3 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!!! - Posted by Student/Alumni - someone 2 |
| 4 The faculty is amazing, students need some work - Posted by Student/Alumni - Someone |
Recent Articles
Learn about why technical public high schools are earning attention for their unique career-training opportunities.
In light of an upcoming study on Montessori education in South Carolina, as well as the growing popularity of the Montessori Method in public charter schools, we’ll take a look at the principles behind Montessori education and whether it is an effective method for preparing some students for the professional world or higher education.
Some educators and community leaders are pushing for more math and science at the high school level. Is the move really necessary and if so, how do schools get students more interested in these STEM subjects?
