Hamden High School is a four-year high school for grades 9 through 12. It is located at 2040 Dixwell Avenue in Hamden, Connecticut. It is part of the Hamden Public School System and is the only public high school within the town of Hamden.
Serving 1,609 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 21% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,609 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamden High School's student population of 1,609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,609 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1935
School Calendar
School Motto
To Everyone There Openeth A Way
School Rankings
Hamden High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 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 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#605 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.5%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Green Dragon
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 #605 out of 939 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 80%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend Hamden High School?
1,609 students attend Hamden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Hamden High School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 7% 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 14:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hamden High School part of?
Hamden High School is part of Hamden School District.
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