Hamden Hall Country Day School

Hamden Hall Country Day School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
1108 Whitney Ave,  Hamden, CT
4.5
3.9
680 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Robert J. Izzo
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$50,900

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
112
Full Time Teachers
112
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
690
Verbal
680
Average ACT
32
Math
30
English
33
Reading
33
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
98%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
61.8%
Two or more races
10.6%
Black
10.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.7%
Hispanic
6.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.4%

School Rankings

#2 Best Private K12 Schools in Connecticut
#8 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Connecticut
#10 Best Private HS in Connecticut
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Connecticut 54 Students
Boston University 51 Students
New York University 42 Students
Brown University 37 Students
Yale University 37 Students
University of Pennsylvania 36 Students
Boston College 34 Students
Duke University 34 Students
Quinnipiac University 34 Students
Northeastern University 32 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 48 Students
Biology 34 Students
Psychology 29 Students
Political Science and Government 22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Finance 16 Students
Economics 16 Students
History 16 Students
Pre-Law Studies 14 Students
English 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 103 Reviews
5.0 Alum
1/28/2025
Outstanding school! Amazing faculty! Attended from sixth grade through 12th graduation. Life changing! Still best friends with my classmates.
4.0 Sophomore
12/7/2024
Nice community, but there are not that many different classes that you can take. Limited classes that focus on a specific niche of whatever you want to study.
5.0 Senior
7/17/2024
Hamden Hall is a deeply connected community. From teachers to administrators to parents and to students, Hamden Hall offers a personal school experience.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/1/2022
Current Parent (5 years) My child loves HH. He finds the faculty easy to engage and knowledgeable. He is seen and heard on campus . There is an academic rigor coupled with activities to advance the human race … kindness, compassion, celebrating each student’s unique contribution to the school commun...
5.0 parent
7/5/2022
Reading the last two reviews, I'm surprised we are discussing the same school. I have 2 children that started at HH two years ago and cannot be more pleased with the support we have received. We had a rough transition from another town and the HH teachers helped our children engage with new friends...
1.0 other
5/12/2022
This school has a joke of an administration that cares more about making money and raising tuition than it does about the well being of their students. I have seen countless students unsupported and dismissed by the administration, rather taking unnecessary disciplinary routes rather than listening...
2.0 student
9/10/2020
When looking at Hamden Hall academically, it is a very strong school. With a multitude of challenging and exciting courses, Hamden Hall allows students with a true passion for education to pursue this passion to the fullest extent. But underneath Hamden Hall’s academic glory lies a sad truth: a vapi...

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Hamden Hall Country Day School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 1108 Whitney Ave in Hamden, in the Hamden neighborhood. Annual tuition is $50,900. The school has a total enrollment of 680 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Hamden Hall Country Day School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.73, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $396,149. Discover additional schools in the area, like Whitney Hall School, Cedarhurst School, Lorraine D. Foster Day School, and more. Learn more about what Hamden has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hamden Hall Country Day School.

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