Daniel Hand High School vs. Amity Regional High School
Should I attend Daniel Hand High School or Amity Regional 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
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
Amity Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
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).
Serving 1,395 students in grades 9-12, Amity Regional High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (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 Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
874 students
1,395 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
120 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#151 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
82%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
202
328
Grade 10 Students
218
359
Grade 11 Students
221
324
Grade 12 Students
233
384
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
16%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
85%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%