Daniel Hand High School vs. Guilford High School
Should I attend Daniel Hand High School or Guilford 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
Guilford 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
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 1,089 students in grades 9-12, Guilford High School ranks in the top 10% 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 60% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
1,089 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
89 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#92 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
84%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
202
262
Grade 10 Students
218
267
Grade 11 Students
221
294
Grade 12 Students
233
266
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
85%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%