Branford High School vs. Daniel Hand High School
Should I attend Branford High School or Daniel Hand High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Branford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
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
Overview
Serving 784 students in grades 9-12, Branford High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 874 students in grades 9-12, Daniel Hand High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
784 students
874 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
82 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#398 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#37 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
86%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
205
202
Grade 10 Students
203
218
Grade 11 Students
200
221
Grade 12 Students
176
233
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
6%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
71%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%