Danbury High School

Danbury High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
43 Clapboard Ridge Rd,  Danbury, CT
Danbury School District
3.7
3.2
3,373 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Daniel Donovan
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
79%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
226
Full Time Teachers
226
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
27
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
51.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
238:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.3%
Hispanic
58.7%
White
26%
Black
7.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.8%
Two or more races
2.6%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Connecticut 900 Students
Western Connecticut State University 751 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 347 Students
Quinnipiac University 341 Students
Boston University 311 Students
University of New Haven 298 Students
Central Connecticut State University 283 Students
University of Hartford 265 Students
Fairfield University 230 Students
Sacred Heart University 219 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 248 Students
Business 228 Students
Psychology 224 Students
Biology 167 Students
Computer Science 139 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 110 Students
Marketing 110 Students
Finance 109 Students
Accounting 81 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 72 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 649 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
5/3/2025
For my past two years of being in Danbury high school, I have enjoyed the new academies that they have recently started, they have helped me understand what pathway and career I want to take when I leave. But something that I wished changed was more guidance on choosing classes and help on future choices.
3.0 Senior
3/28/2025
There are a lot of faults, very understaffed but there are a lot of classes to chose from and a lot of people to meet. Teachers are usually kind and helpful but theres a handful that don't help a lot unfortunately.
5.0 Senior
5/24/2024
Danbury High School is a great school to go to the teachers were extremely helpful and understanding. I was on the hockey team and the coaches and the team spirt of the school was some of the best experiences I had in school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 16 Reviews
1.0 other
9/12/2025
Theyre trying to turn it into another trade school. The school is extremely disorganized and DIRTY!!!!! It’s not uncommon to see a rat.
5.0 parent
1/8/2025
I never write reviews, but I feel I need to after all Danbury high school has done for my son....Yes Danbury High School is a very big school. But they have amazing programs especially for kids with special needs. My son has high functioning autism, language processing disorder and ADHD. I can tell...
5.0 other
12/29/2023
Best school I have ever attended woooooo! Go DHS YOUR THE BEST!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
1.0 parent
1/3/2023
This school provides teachers with no support no materials and no healthy boundaries. Admin lacks empathy and understanding. The students here do not care about education and because of the poor education standards, they will never receive the education they deserve. Teachers here are very clique an...

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Danbury High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Danbury, CT, in the Danbury neighborhood, and is served by the Danbury School District in Connecticut. The school has a total enrollment of 3,373 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Danbury High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 79%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $507,028. Discover additional schools in the area, like Henry Abbott Technical High School, Immaculate High School, Green Chimneys School, and more. Learn more about what Danbury has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Danbury High School.

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