Daniel Hand High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school in Madison, Connecticut, United States. It serves grades 9 through 12 and is the only high school in Madison Public Schools.
Serving 776 students in grades 9-12, Daniel Hand High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 776 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daniel Hand High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Daniel Hand High School's student population of 776 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
776 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
1884
School Calendar
School Rankings
Daniel Hand High School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel Hand High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
7%
31%
Black
1%
12%
White
84%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Hand High School's ranking?
Daniel Hand High School is ranked #132 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Daniel Hand High School often compared to?
Daniel Hand High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guilford High School, Amity Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Daniel Hand High School?
The graduation rate of Daniel Hand High School is 99%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Daniel Hand High School?
776 students attend Daniel Hand High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Daniel Hand High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel Hand High School?
Daniel Hand High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Daniel Hand High School offer ?
Daniel Hand High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Daniel Hand High School part of?
Daniel Hand High School is part of Madison School District.
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